Azerbaijani official, American Jewish Committee reps mull joint co-op

Azerbaijani State Committee for Work with the Diaspora Chairman Fuad Muradov has received Director of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for Eurasia, Samuel Kliger, and AJC member, head of the Caucasus Jewish Cultural Centre Yakov Abramov, who are on visit to Azerbaijan.

Having greeted the guests, Muradov expressed deep condolences to the Jewish people in connection with the recent events in Israel and the Gaza Strip, the State Committee told Caliber.Az.

The guests were informed about the latest anti-terrorist measures carried out by Azerbaijan in the Karabakh region, the current situation in Khankandi, and the conditions of reintegration proposed by Azerbaijan for the Armenian population to live in the Karabakh region.

During Azerbaijan’s anti-terrorism measures in Karabakh, Azerbaijan did not target the Armenian population and civilian infrastructure, did not cause any damage to them and did not exert any pressure. These facts were confirmed by the UN mission that visited Khankandi and the surrounding districts.

While expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, the guests emphasised that Azerbaijan, having multicultural values, has a positive and strong influence in the region. At the same time, the guests highly appreciated the restoration of state sovereignty throughout Azerbaijan.

The views regarding the effective joint cooperation with AJC and the implementation of further projects were exchanged, new proposals were made at the meeting.