German delegation regrets lack of information on Azerbaijan

MPA news agency
24 May 05

BAKU

A delegation of the German Bundestag comprised of the chairman of the
Bundestag commission on budget issues, Manfred Carstens, the chairman
of the Bundestag commission on issues of confidence, Walter Scholer,
the vice-president of the federal intelligence service, (?Brig Gen
Werner Schowe), and others visited the Martyrs’ Avenue today where
they met Azerbaijani National Security Minister Lt-Gen Eldar Mahmudov.

[Passage omitted: The delegation also visited the grave of former
Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev]

Then the delegation was received by Azerbaijani National Security
Minister Lt-Gen Eldar Mahmudov in his office. Mahmudov spoke about the
work being done to strengthen stability in Azerbaijan, which is the
focal point of reforms carried out by Azerbaijan’s political
administration in the area of constructing a law-governed and
democratic state, socioeconomic development, as well as in the area of
important international projects.

The visitors were provided with detailed information on the role the
National Security Ministry plays in safeguarding the country’s
security, fighting crime and its dangerous forms and manifestations,
and strengthening the ministry’s legal framework in line with
international norms and standards.

Then the minister spoke about the work being done to neutralize
organized transnational criminal gangs which are closely linked with
international terrorist organizations, about the crime situation in
the region and the factors affecting it.

The minister also briefed the German delegation on the public and
military situation in the republic, on the Armenian-Azerbaijani
conflict, on uncontrolled territories and on the measures being taken
in connection with illegal migration, drug trafficking and other
issues.

In their reciprocal remarks, the visitors thanked the minister for the
detailed information and expressed regret that the Western community
does not have sufficient information about Azerbaijan. At the same
time, they pointed to the importance of stepping up propaganda work.

Having expressed satisfaction with the level of German-Azerbaijani
relations, the members of the delegation said the visit would
strengthen bilateral relations and facilitate the development of
bilateral cooperation.

The meeting was also attended by German ambassador Detlef Lingemann.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress