TOPIC: Europersscaticon

Democratic forces of Azerbaijan for association with the EU

23 June 2014

About a hundred representatives of the democratic community of Azerbaijan signed the Declaration about the attitude of Azerbaijan to the Association Agreement with the European Union. Presentation of the document took place on 23 June at the office IRFS. Adoption of a declaration dated to the upcoming signing of association agreements with the EU, Ukraine, […]

Statement on the necessity of Azerbaijan’s integration with the European Union

23 June 2014

We, the signatories of this statement, politicians, intellectuals, civil society activists, and representatives of the independent press, the young activists, based on the fact that – even at the beginning of 20th century the founders of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic identified the modernization of our society as one of the main directions of development; that […]

The presentation of the Declaration on the EU Association

21 June 2014

Presentation of the Declaration “On the relation of the Agreement, the Association of the European Union” will be held on June 23 at 12:00 at the Azerbaijan Media Center. The Declaration was initiated by the National Council of Democratic Forces and signed by representatives of the intelligentsia, civil society, independent media and political parties. The […]

Annual session of the PA OSCE in Baku

20 June 2014

The 23rd Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly begins in just over a week, on Saturday, 28 June at the Fairmont Hotel Congress Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan. Some 300 MPs from nearly all OSCE participating States will take part in 5 busy days of discussions, debate and decision-making — all culminating in the adoption […]

Ilham Aliyev suggests the EU to modernize Azerbaijan

16 June 2014

The EU and Azerbaijan agreed to accelerate the signing of a partnership agreement on strategic modernization, ITAR-TASS reported. “At the meeting with President Ilham Aliyev, we took important decisions. One of them is to speed up work on a new agreement between the EU and Azerbaijan. This is a partnership agreement in strategic modernization, which […]

OSCE PA Annual Session: confidence-building in military sphere the focus of First Committee resolution

14 June 2014

COPENHAGEN, 13 June 2014 – Enhanced confidence-building measures in the military sphere, democratic control of countries’ armed forces and a comprehensive assessment of cyber threats are among key recommendations made by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Committee on Political Affairs and Security (First Committee) in its draft resolution for the PA’s upcoming Annual Session. The resolution, […]

Respect for fundamental freedoms, human rights and the rule of law is in Azerbaijan’s self-interest

13 June 2014

(Interview of the President of the European Comission, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso with TURAN) Question: The issue of energy security of Europe is one of most important priorities in the light of situation in Ukraine. After decisions on TANAP and TAP pipelines the question of Transcaspian pipeline is on agenda. How do you estimate position […]

New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus

13 June 2014

The German diplomat Herbert Salber has been appointed as new EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus. This was reported on June 12 by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, who represented Salber to a new position. “I’m glad to announce the appointment of Ambassador Herbert Salber to this […]

Program of the visit of President of the European Commission to Baku

12 June 2014

The website of the European Commission unveiled the program of the visit of the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova. According to the same source, Barroso will visit Moldova on June 11-12 and will meet with the President, Prime Minister and Speaker of the Parliament of the country. He will […]

The President and the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan will speak at the PACE session

06 June 2014

PACE published the agenda of the summer session of the Assembly, to be held June 23-27 in Strasbourg. Among other issues on the agenda June 23 speech as chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe , Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. On June 25 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev before the PACE […]

Civil society At the heart of the Eastern Partnership, promoting democratic values

03 June 2014

Civil society organisations play a crucial role within their societies in providing policy input, developing new initiatives and in holding governments accountable for their actions. They are major actors in promoting democracy and human rights, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable economic and social development, says EuropeAid Neighbourhood Director Dr Michael Köhler in […]

Chief of AIDHR had some meetings in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland – PHOTO

09 May 2014

On 9 May chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, PhD on Philology Ahmad Shahidov had some meetings in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland. First of all, Ahmad Shahidov met with Deputy Director of Eastern Department of MFA Mr. Marek Calka and gave information about Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, […]

Chief of AIDHR discussed last events in the region with advicer of premier minister of Chech Republic – PHOTO

07 May 2014

On 7 May chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov met with advicer of premier minister of Chech Republic Mr. Jaromir Novotny. In the meeting Ahmad Shahidov gave information about activities of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights and expressed his desire to have cooperation with human rights organizations of […]

Chief of AIDHR met with Chairwoman of Petition Committee of German Bundestag – PHOTO

07 May 2014

On 7 May, chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with chairwoman of Petition Committee of German Bundestag Mrs. Kersten Steinke. During the official reception took place in the Bundestag building, Mrs. Kersten Steinke spoke about activity of Petition Committee and mechanism to investigate complaints and letters received from […]

Chief of AIDHR informed Secretary General of Austrian Parliament about human rights in Azerbaijan – PHOTO

05 May 2014

Visiting Europe since 1 May, chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, PhD on Philology Ahmad Shahidov started official meetings on 5 May in Vienna, capital of Austria. On that day Ahmad Shahidov met with Secretary General of Austrian Parliament Dr. Harald Dossi. During the meeting, Ahmad Shahidov gave detailed information about AIDHR, […]

Democratic forces of Azerbaijan for association with the EU

23 June 2014

About a hundred representatives of the democratic community of Azerbaijan signed the Declaration about the attitude of Azerbaijan to the Association Agreement with the European Union. Presentation of the document took place on 23 June ...

Statement on the necessity of Azerbaijan’s integration with the European Union

23 June 2014

We, the signatories of this statement, politicians, intellectuals, civil society activists, and representatives of the independent press, the young activists, based on the fact that – even at the beginning of 20th century the founders ...

The presentation of the Declaration on the EU Association

21 June 2014

Presentation of the Declaration “On the relation of the Agreement, the Association of the European Union” will be held on June 23 at 12:00 at the Azerbaijan Media Center. The Declaration was initiated by the ...

Annual session of the PA OSCE in Baku

20 June 2014

The 23rd Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly begins in just over a week, on Saturday, 28 June at the Fairmont Hotel Congress Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan. Some 300 MPs from nearly all OSCE ...

Ilham Aliyev suggests the EU to modernize Azerbaijan

16 June 2014

The EU and Azerbaijan agreed to accelerate the signing of a partnership agreement on strategic modernization, ITAR-TASS reported. “At the meeting with President Ilham Aliyev, we took important decisions. One of them is to speed ...

OSCE PA Annual Session: confidence-building in military sphere the focus of First Committee resolution

14 June 2014

COPENHAGEN, 13 June 2014 – Enhanced confidence-building measures in the military sphere, democratic control of countries’ armed forces and a comprehensive assessment of cyber threats are among key recommendations made by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s ...

Respect for fundamental freedoms, human rights and the rule of law is in Azerbaijan’s self-interest

13 June 2014

(Interview of the President of the European Comission, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso with TURAN) Question: The issue of energy security of Europe is one of most important priorities in the light of situation in Ukraine. ...

New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus

13 June 2014

The German diplomat Herbert Salber has been appointed as new EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus. This was reported on June 12 by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine ...

Program of the visit of President of the European Commission to Baku

12 June 2014

The website of the European Commission unveiled the program of the visit of the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova. According to the same source, Barroso will visit Moldova on ...

The President and the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan will speak at the PACE session

06 June 2014

PACE published the agenda of the summer session of the Assembly, to be held June 23-27 in Strasbourg. Among other issues on the agenda June 23 speech as chairman of the Committee of Ministers of ...

Civil society At the heart of the Eastern Partnership, promoting democratic values

03 June 2014

Civil society organisations play a crucial role within their societies in providing policy input, developing new initiatives and in holding governments accountable for their actions. They are major actors in promoting democracy and human rights, ...

Chief of AIDHR had some meetings in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland – PHOTO

09 May 2014

On 9 May chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, PhD on Philology Ahmad Shahidov had some meetings in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland. First of all, Ahmad Shahidov met with Deputy ...

Chief of AIDHR discussed last events in the region with advicer of premier minister of Chech Republic – PHOTO

07 May 2014

On 7 May chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov met with advicer of premier minister of Chech Republic Mr. Jaromir Novotny. In the meeting Ahmad Shahidov gave information about activities ...

Chief of AIDHR met with Chairwoman of Petition Committee of German Bundestag – PHOTO

07 May 2014

On 7 May, chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with chairwoman of Petition Committee of German Bundestag Mrs. Kersten Steinke. During the official reception took place in the ...

Chief of AIDHR informed Secretary General of Austrian Parliament about human rights in Azerbaijan – PHOTO

05 May 2014

Visiting Europe since 1 May, chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, PhD on Philology Ahmad Shahidov started official meetings on 5 May in Vienna, capital of Austria. On that day Ahmad Shahidov ...

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