answer text |
<p>The UK is concerned about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan and regularly
raises these concerns with the government of Azerbaijan. As a member of the Council
of Europe, Azerbaijan is a party to the European Convention on Human Rights, and we
regularly encourage Azerbaijan to implement its Council of Europe commitments. During
Azerbaijan’s chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe between
May and November this year, the UK raised concerns about the deterioration of human
rights. Azerbaijan has not expressed an interest in becoming a member of the EU. Nevertheless,
human rights is a priority area for EU/Azerbaijan cooperation under the 2006 European
Neighbourhood Action Plan.</p>
|
|