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German Ambassador: "My mission in Azerbaijan will end in Julyâ€ - UPDATED

German Ambassador: "My mission in Azerbaijan will end in Julyâ€ - <span style="color: red;">UPDATED

06 June 2013 08:42 (UTC +04:00)

He said the ambassadors are appointed for 3 years in Germany: “I was appointed as an ambassador to Azerbaijan in August, 2010 and my mission will end this year. Previous Ambassador worked for 4 years, but it was an exception, as he retired immediately after this post.”

Quelle touched on Germany-Azerbaijan relations. Our main dissension is over human rights: “Successful dialogue continues in economic, technological, as well as in the political spheres between the two countries. However, we do not understand why Ilgar Mammadov has been in prison for such a long period of time?”

The diplomat also said that validity of the law “On defamation” gave rise to concern: “Increasing penalties for participating in unsanctioned protests, mandatory registration of NGOs and demand for information about the owners of the company are other points of concern.”

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Saat 11:14

Baku. Anakhanum Hidayatova – APA. The mission of German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Herbert Quelle will end in July, said the Ambassador at the press conference, APA reports. He said the ambassadors are appointed for 3 years in Germany: “I was appointed as an ambassador to Azerbaijan in August, 2010 and my mission will end this year. Previous Ambassador worked for 4 years, but it was an exception, as he retired immediately after this post.”