AzerTag, Azerbaijan
June 23 2006
MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY MEETS GENERAL DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
[June 23, 2006, 17:23:15]
Minister of National Security of Azerbaijan, general-lieutenant
Eldar Mahmudov has met a delegation being on a visit in the country
headed by the General Director of the International Organization For
migration Brunson McKinley.
Informing visitors about the processes proceeding in region, present
conditions and arising various threats, minister E. Mahmudov has
noted, that growth of the facts of the international terrorism, illegal
circulation of drugs, illegal migration and other dangerous displays of
the transnational organized crime causes serious concern all over the
world. He has brought to attention of visitors, that in this connection
the Ministry of National Security carries out adequate measures.
Having concerned the problem of the Armenia-Azerbaijan,
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, minister of National Security has noted,
that occupied territories of the country, and also a 130-kilometer
site adjoining on Iran are outside of the control and that this
factor represents serious threat for safety not only of Azerbaijan,
but also all Europe. Such situation creates favorable conditions for
illegal migration and drugs trafficking, he stressed.
Minister Mahmudov has noted, that Azerbaijan quickly developing from
the economic point of view where are established civil and democratic
principles, steady stability, involves not only foreign businessmen,
but also illegal migrants, he has emphasized importance of acceptance
in this connection purposeful adequate measures.
Having thanked for the detailed information, Mr. Brunson McKinley
has told, that he regards Azerbaijan especially, has concerned
intensive positive changes in Republic. He told, that the migratory
problems are solved in the country at state level. The guest also has
noted importance of creation of global system and common database,
connected with biometric measurements, carrying out of discussions
in this direction, and also an opportunity of rendering to Azerbaijan
financial support within the "Program of the assistance for voluntary
returning of migrants".
At meeting, also discussed were other questions of mutual interest.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress