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A group of Azerbaijani scientists appealed to Iranian embassy in Azerbaijan in connection with imprisoned Rashid Aliyev

13 May 2010 10:57 (UTC +04:00)

He said a group of scientists visited Iranian embassy in Azerbaijan on May 12. They presented the appeal addressed to the Iranian government concerning Rashid Aliyev. They demand rejection of the accusation brought against the Azerbaijani scientist and punishment of the persons, who created conditions for illegal arrest of Rashid Aliyev.

Iranian embassy promised to analyze the appeal objectively and give a reply to the Committee Defending the Rights of Rashid Aliyev.

Rashid Aliyev, the leading engineer of the lab of Physical Problems Institute of Baku State University, worked in Sazan Electronics Industry Company in 2006-2008 at the invitation of the company and within the framework of the contract signed by consent of Baku State University. He worked in Semnan city of Iran and led the first installation and exploitation of automatic program controlled technological laser system, preparation of perfect experience for modern laser systems and test stand.

The company offered permanent job to Aliyev for many times, but he didnâ€™t accept it and returned to Azerbaijan. Rashid Aliyev last returned to Iran on October 5 after insistent invitation by the companyâ€™s director Abbas Eftekhari. On October 6, he was arrested under the pretext of visa problem.

He is accused of sending information and electron schemes on laser technology to Azerbaijan.

Iranian court has sentenced Rashid Aliyev to three years in jail.