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The Government of Azerbaijan plans to implement projects in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) to create new energy facilities in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) with a total capacity of 1,500 MW, Deputy Energy Minister Elnur Soltanov said. “NAR has a rich potential of solar energy and there are plans to turn Nakhchivan into a center of “green energy”. Foreign partners are planning to implement investment projects in the field of “clean” energy with a total capacity of 1,500 MW on the territory of Nakhchivan,” Soltanov said at a forum on “green” energy in Baku last week. The Deputy Minister also noted that a significant part of the “green” energy created in Azerbaijan can be exported to Turkey and Europe. “Currently, the Ordubad hydroelectric power station (with a capacity of 32 MW) and the Tivinskaya hydroelectric power station of the derivational type (with a capacity of 15.6 MW) are being built in the NAR on the Araz River. In Nakhchivan, in some years, water energy was used more than gas in electricity generation, and this indicator can sometimes exceed 50% of the total energy production. Another feature of the NAR is direct access to the Turkish market, i.e., without the mediation of other countries and, accordingly, without additional costs,” he said.

Source: Turan News Agency

Schools of Kyrgyzstan have a quota for first-graders for the 2023/2024 academic year — 186,201 places. The Deputy Minister of Education and Science Toktobubu Ashymbayeva said at a press conference.

According to her, the last year quota was 165,000. In 2023, children born in 2016 will go to the first grade.

Electronic enrollment to schools has started in Kyrgyzstan today. The first stage of enrollment at the place of legal residence will continue until June 26. The second stage of registration, regardless of place of residence, will take place from June 26 to August 31.

A free call center (110) started to operate to advise citizens. Calls are received on working days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Source: 24.kg News Agency

I would like to thank President Tokayev for Kazakhstan’s position on the issue of normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. I have informed my colleague about the current status of the negotiation process, said Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan in a joint press statement with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on April 10, APA reports.

“We are determined to normalize these relations, and after the second Karabakh war it was Azerbaijan that proposed to start working on a peace treaty. This work has practically started, but it is not going as smoothly as we would like it to. But there is no alternative to it. Even despite the 30-year occupation and the deprivations suffered by the Azerbaijani people, as well as the ruins we have to restore now, the relations between neighbors should be normal. However, we look to the future and believe that it is possible to reach a peace agreement on the basis of sovereignty, territorial integrity, inviolability of borders, the UN Charter, all the fundamental norms and principles of international law. And this will help us turn the page of perennial enmity,” the head of state noted.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency

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A lot of time has passed since the adoption of the current law “On Electric Power Industry”, today it does not meet modern requirements, the Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said at a meeting of the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology of the Milli Majlis, where the draft law “On Electric Power Industry” was discussed in the third reading on April 7. “According to the presidential decree, measures are being taken to attract private investment in the production of electricity from renewable or traditional energy sources. Although a favorable investment environment for investors has been formed in our country, experience shows that the lack of an electricity market is one of the main factors complicating the implementation of these tasks,’ Shahbazov explained. The minister said that the law is not aimed at raising tariffs. According to him, the state itself will decide what the tariff should be. “The results of the law should manifest themselves in 5 years. In order to develop, we need to improve legislation,” Shahbazov said. It is assumed that the new law will be phased in by the end of 2028. During the transition period, consisting of 3 stages, the main reforms provide for the gradual separation of activities for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. This will ultimately allow for transparent and equitable use of electric networks by all those engaged in the field of production and sales. As a result, it is planned to liberalize the electricity market of Azerbaijan

Source: Turan News Agency

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A foreigner was detained for murder in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region. Press service of the Central Internal Affairs Department of the region reported.

The police received information about the body of a local resident with traces of violent death found in one of the houses in Ivanovka village on April 9. Investigators found more than ten stab wounds on the body.

At the same time, a citizen, who lives at the address where the body of the murdered man was found, was admitted to the surgery department of the territorial hospital with cuts to the elbows of both hands.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 122 «Murder» of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The 39-year-old foreign citizen was detained on suspicion of committing the murder. A 25 centimeters long knife with traces of blood was confiscated from him.

The suspect was placed in a detention center. The investigation is ongoing.

Source: 24.kg News Agency

Of course, Kazakhstan’s principled position aimed at establishing peace in our region deserves great respect, said Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan in a joint press statement with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on April 10, APA reports.

“I would like to highlight Kazakhstan’s reputation in the international arena, its measured and principled position on the most important global issues. We have already exchanged views on issues related to international security, and we will continue discussions on this today. These issues require continuous attention, a principled, precise and measured position. Under such circumstances, I would like to congratulate our Kazakh brothers that the country’s reputation in the international arena is enhancing and Kazakhstan has rightly won great respect of the world community,” Azerbaijani President said.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency