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Rashid Aliyev, Azerbaijani scientist released from prison in Iran brought to Baku

12 August 2010 09:54 (UTC +04:00)

He said Rashid Aliyev was directly taken from the airport to the Justice Ministry.

Malikov said Rashid Aliyev was released from prison on August 11.

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 was accused of sending information and electron schemes on laser technology to Azerbaijan. Iranian court had sentenced Rashid Aliyev to three years in jail.