Azeri ombudsman, US ambassador discuss human rights
Azerbaijani Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova met the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza on Friday, Ombudsman Office said.
Suleymanova mentioned the importance to continue mutual cooperation in human rights with the U.S. Embassy.
The meeting was aimed at determining the priorities of the future cooperation.
Bryza said that Azerbaijani ombudsman, who has great experience, conducts productive activities in protection of human rights.
He positively assessed the recent pardoning of imprisoned editor Eynulla Fatullayev.
The ambassador also asked about ombudsman's activities in ensuring the rights of young activists Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, Jabbar Savalanli and others, monitoring of their condition, as well as in protecting property rights of citizens.
Suleymanova said her office closely cooperates with the state agencies, NGOs, civil society, and informed of the activities conducted by the Ombudsman office.
The meeting was also attended by U.S. Embassy's advisor for political affairs Brigette Buchet.
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