Anne Derse, the U.S. Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Azerbaijan, stated that the United States calls upon the Government of Azerbaijan to re-consider the issue of shutting down the TV and radio Channel ANS, Trend reports.
The shutdown of a leading media outlet in Azerbaijan would be a set-back with regards to the freedom of press in the country, especially after the resolution to evict the editorial staff of Azadlyg from its offices, the diplomat stressed.
Derse reminded Azerbaijan of its commitment to freedom of press and democracy and noted that the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the international organizations call on the government to reconsider the resolution.