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M. German: â€œAzerbaijan provides a buffer against intolerance in the region.â€

04 October 2013 09:08 (UTC +04:00)

Baku – APA. Lord German is a Liberal Democrat Peer, Chairman of the Committee on Work and Pensions and was previously the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Wales and deputy First Minister at the Welsh Assembly expressed his opinion answering questions from The European Azerbaijan Society (TEAS), on the issues – TAP, British investments on Azerbaijani economy, Azerbaijan’s policy on religious and ethnic minorities, Azerbaijan taking on the UN Security Council Presidency and its role on the protection of international security, APA reports.

“The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) provides additional energy security for the United Kingdom and significantly adds to the mix of supplies which are vital for our economy. Azerbaijan is to be congratulated on supporting the United Kingdom in meeting its present and future needs.

Azerbaijan’s policy on religious and ethnic minorities is a model for the other countries. It provides an important example in the region and a buffer against intolerance.

The UK accounted for 44.1 per cent of Foreign Direct Investment in Azerbaijan. It means the UK is a perspective, serious and long term investor in Azerbaijan. That makes the relationship between the two countries one of significance.

The west recognizes the major contribution Azerbaijan has made to peace across the region and further afield.

Azerbaijan's role on the UN Security Council and its upcoming presidency of the Council demonstrates it has significant global influence. This will undoubtedly be reflected in a growing perception across the rest of the world that it is a crucial peacemaker.”