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AZERBAIJAN ABLE TO LIBERATE ITS TERRITORIES BY ANY MEANS - TOP OFFICIAL
AzerNews, Azerbaijan
Aug 7 2013
7 August 2013, 10:14 (GMT+05:00)
Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister, chairman of the State Committee
on Refugees and IDPs Ali Hasanov met vice-president of the Iranian
Red Crescent Society for health, treatment and rehabilitation Afshin
Alikhani on August 6, AzerTag state news agency reported.
They discussed prospects for development of bilateral relations
between Azerbaijan and Iran, as well as the Armenia-Azerbaijan
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Hasanov hailed expansion of religious, historic and cultural relations
between the two countries.
He said the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran
implements various humanitarian projects in Azerbaijan.
Hasanov has also briefed Afshin Alikhani on the history of the
Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as work done in
the country towards settlement of social problems of refugees and IDPs.
He noted as a result of Armenia`s military aggression, Azerbaijan
has lost 20% of its territories, including the Nagorno-Karabakh and
seven surrounding regions, and more than million Azerbaijanis became
refugees and IDPs.
"Today Azerbaijan is able to liberate its territories by any means,"
he added.
The Committee chairman also spoke of work done by President Ilham
Aliyev and international organizations to improve social and living
conditions of refugees and IDPs.
"82 modern settlements have been laid for refugees and IDPs. 160.000
refugees and IDPs have been accommodated in these settlements. These
works are intensively continuing," he said, noting that President
Ilham Aliyev has determined the strategic directions of the country
until 2020. "The Development Concept "Azerbaijan 2020: A Look into the
Future" intends liquidation of poverty, pulling down the dependence of
economy from oil, carrying out protection of human rights in Azerbaijan
to international standards, maximum strengthening of combat against
corruption and other issues."
Hasanov noted Azerbaijan, which has more than a million refugees now
is in a period of development, as well as hosts international events
and forums. Azerbaijan became a tolerant country in the world.
There is a tolerant approach between the representatives of various
nations and religions living in Azerbaijan.
Alikhani, in turn, hailed existing relations between the two countries.
He said Iran was very glad with Azerbaijan`s achievements.
The Iranian delegation was presented with video CDs and books
reflecting ethnic cleansing policy against Azerbaijanis in Armenia
and hard results of occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenian
armed forces.
The Iranian delegation, then, visited hostel of the Baku College of
management and technology. They met with refugees from Aghdam region,
members of martyr`s family Zumrud Guliyeva and Gandab Samadova. The
refugees said they always wish to return their homeland.
The delegation, led by Afshin Alikhani has also visited new block
for 1440 refugee families laid at the Mushfigabad settlement of the
Garadagh region.
Here, they have visited refugee from Aghdam region Nazila Taghiyeva`s
apartment. Taghiyeva expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani President
for created condition for them.
The Iranian delegation has also visited secondary school of Aghdam
region. They were informed that the 1300-man school was equipped with
modern educational technologies.
The delegation hailed work done in Azerbaijan to improve living
conditions of refugees and IDPs.
AzerNews, Azerbaijan
Aug 7 2013
7 August 2013, 10:14 (GMT+05:00)
Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister, chairman of the State Committee
on Refugees and IDPs Ali Hasanov met vice-president of the Iranian
Red Crescent Society for health, treatment and rehabilitation Afshin
Alikhani on August 6, AzerTag state news agency reported.
They discussed prospects for development of bilateral relations
between Azerbaijan and Iran, as well as the Armenia-Azerbaijan
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Hasanov hailed expansion of religious, historic and cultural relations
between the two countries.
He said the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran
implements various humanitarian projects in Azerbaijan.
Hasanov has also briefed Afshin Alikhani on the history of the
Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as work done in
the country towards settlement of social problems of refugees and IDPs.
He noted as a result of Armenia`s military aggression, Azerbaijan
has lost 20% of its territories, including the Nagorno-Karabakh and
seven surrounding regions, and more than million Azerbaijanis became
refugees and IDPs.
"Today Azerbaijan is able to liberate its territories by any means,"
he added.
The Committee chairman also spoke of work done by President Ilham
Aliyev and international organizations to improve social and living
conditions of refugees and IDPs.
"82 modern settlements have been laid for refugees and IDPs. 160.000
refugees and IDPs have been accommodated in these settlements. These
works are intensively continuing," he said, noting that President
Ilham Aliyev has determined the strategic directions of the country
until 2020. "The Development Concept "Azerbaijan 2020: A Look into the
Future" intends liquidation of poverty, pulling down the dependence of
economy from oil, carrying out protection of human rights in Azerbaijan
to international standards, maximum strengthening of combat against
corruption and other issues."
Hasanov noted Azerbaijan, which has more than a million refugees now
is in a period of development, as well as hosts international events
and forums. Azerbaijan became a tolerant country in the world.
There is a tolerant approach between the representatives of various
nations and religions living in Azerbaijan.
Alikhani, in turn, hailed existing relations between the two countries.
He said Iran was very glad with Azerbaijan`s achievements.
The Iranian delegation was presented with video CDs and books
reflecting ethnic cleansing policy against Azerbaijanis in Armenia
and hard results of occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenian
armed forces.
The Iranian delegation, then, visited hostel of the Baku College of
management and technology. They met with refugees from Aghdam region,
members of martyr`s family Zumrud Guliyeva and Gandab Samadova. The
refugees said they always wish to return their homeland.
The delegation, led by Afshin Alikhani has also visited new block
for 1440 refugee families laid at the Mushfigabad settlement of the
Garadagh region.
Here, they have visited refugee from Aghdam region Nazila Taghiyeva`s
apartment. Taghiyeva expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani President
for created condition for them.
The Iranian delegation has also visited secondary school of Aghdam
region. They were informed that the 1300-man school was equipped with
modern educational technologies.
The delegation hailed work done in Azerbaijan to improve living
conditions of refugees and IDPs.