Azerbaijan included issue on military conflicts influence on human rights to work program of UN Human Rights Council. Mahmud Mamedkuliyev, deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, participating in first session of newly established Council in Geneva, told Trend that he put forward this offer while speaking at the session.
In his speech, Azeri official stressed positions, vision and recommendations Azerbaijan made in a view to activity of UN Human Rights Council. He also touched upon violation of human rights in time of military conflicts. Within this topic, Azeri-Armenian conflict and its consequences and Armenias destructive position have been discussed, diplomat said.
The said Azerbaijans proposal was supported by Brazilian delegation. Mamedkuliyev said within the session he met with Brazilian Minister of Human Right Protection that told him that Brazil is ready to extend relations with Azerbaijan in this sphere.
Azeri diplomat said also he held a number of meetings in Geneva. In particular, a meeting was held with delegation of Republic of Kyrgyzia. The meeting was dedicated to Azerbaijan joining WTO. Azerbaijan asked for Kyrgyzias support on this matter, and the latter shall give its answer in short.
This theme was in the center of attention at the meetings Mamedkuliyev held with the EU representative, Russian official and WTO secretariat executive.