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Expert: Azerbaijan to show democratic values to the world
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 21
By Anakhanum Khidayatova – Trend:
The upcoming 7th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, to be held in Baku April 25-27, 2016, will bring together over 2,500 public policy leaders, diplomats, representatives of international governments and scholars from over 140 countries, Peter Tase, political analyst, told Trend via e-mail Apr. 21.
Tase, who is also an expert on international relations at the Marquette University, wrote that during the next week Azerbaijan will show once again to the world the growth and dynamic processes of democratic values in government and civil society.
“Azerbaijan will also show sustainable development accomplishments and its multifaceted cultural and centuries old traditions that are admired by many nations of the world,” Tase wrote.
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Khojaly massacre: commemorating 24th anniversary
As we take a look back in history, one of the greatest tragedies in the latest century is the Khojaly Massacre orchestrated by the Armenian Army that killed at least 613 ethnic Azerbaijani civilians from the town of Khojaly on February 25-26, 1992, during the War of Nagorno-Karabakh: 63 of them were children, 106 of them were women and 70 were old people. Eight families were completely destroyed, 25 children lost both of their parents, 130 children lost only one of their parents, 657 men became disabled, and 1275 were captivated and the fate of 150 captivated men is still unknown.
For Mr. Tale Hasanov, Editor in Chief of the European-Azerbaijan Information Center: “the current history has witnessed many bloody events. But to live horrors of Khojaly tragedy where women, old men and children were savagely killed and to bear this, is out of the human will. Only we, Azerbaijanis could live that tragedy. Because we are the nation who witnessed many tragedies throughout history…”
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Azerbaijan’s participation in US nuclear summit – reliable partnership between countries
Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 8
By Anakhanum Khidayatova – Trend:
Azerbaijan’s participation in the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit testifies that Azerbaijan is the US reliable ally in the field of security in the Caspian region, Peter Tase, the political analyst, the expert on international relations at the Marquette University (US), told Trend Jan. 8.
“This is also the testimony of many accomplishments that the Azerbaijani government has achieved in the fields of democracy building, institutional building and respect of human rights, reliable ally towards preserving peace and stability in the Caspian region and beyond,” he said.
“It is in the strategic interest of the US government to give priority to the peaceful solution of the protracted Nagorno-Karabakh armed conflict and emerge as the primary advocate of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” the expert said.
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Multiculturalism year in Azerbaijan to help consolidate peace

Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 11
By Anakhanum Hidayatova – Trend:
Azerbaijani president’s decree declaring 2016 the Year of Multiculturalism in Azerbaijan will contribute to strengthening of peace and stability not only in the Caucasus, but also in the whole world, said Peter Tase, political analyst and international relations expert at Marquette University.
President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree Jan. 11 declaring 2016 the Year of Multiculturalism in Azerbaijan to maintain, further develop and promote the traditions of multiculturalism.
“This decision makes Azerbaijan a socially progressive country, which protects human rights and contributes to the development of pluralism,” Tase told Trend Jan. 11.
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Khojaly Massacre In Azerbaijan: Commemorating 24th Anniversary
Peter Tase, the political analyst, the expert on international relations at the Marquette University (US) for Eurasiareview
As we take a look back in history, one of the greatest tragedies in the latest century is the Khojaly Massacre orchestrated by the Armenian Army that killed at least 613 ethnic Azerbaijani civilians from the town of Khojaly on February 25-26, 1992, during the War of Nagorno-Karabakh: 63 of them were children, 106 of them were women and 70 were old people. Eight families were completely destroyed, 25 children lost both of their parents, 130 children lost only one of their parents, 657 men became disabled, and 1275 were captivated and the fate of 150 captivated men is still unknown.
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VISITA DE LA COMITIVA DEL RECTOR IBRAHIM JUSUFRANIC Y SABAHUDIN HADZIALIC DE LA UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE TRAVNIK DE BOSNIA Y HERZEGOVINA
Apreciado Oficial Rolando Benitez,
Programa Oficial
Saturday, April 25, 2015, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
Sábado 25 de abril 2015 – Ciudad del Este
22:50 horas – Llegada del Rector Ibrahim Jusufranic y Asistente corresponsal de la UNE Prof. Sabahudin Hadžialić en el Aeropuerto Guaraní de Ciudad del Este Vuelo JJ8361.
Traslado del aeropuerto al hotel con vehículo institucional de la UNE.
Alojamiento: Hotel ACARAY
Domingo 26 de abril 2015 – Ciudad del Este
11:00 horas – Salida del Hotel.
12:00 horas – Almuerzo de bienvenida. UNE Welcome Lunch from University Leaders
15:00 horas – Salida para la ciudad de Asunción en un vehículo Institucional de la UNE. Departure for Asuncion with the Vehicle of UNE
April 26 departure to Asuncion.
Alojamiento: Hotel Chaco en el centro de Asunción.
TEL: 021 492 066
Monday, April 27, 2015
Lunes 27 de abril 2015 – Asunción
Monday Morning is free in order to take a long break.
10:00 horas – Visita en la Universidad Técnica de Comercialización y Desarrollo (UTCD), Ceremonia de Firma de MOU y entrega de titulo Dr. HC al Rector Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Jusufranic (IUT).
11:00 horas – Reunión con las autoridades de la UTCD.
12:30 horas – Almuerzo oficial con autoridades de la UTCD.
14:30 horas – Visita EN EL Despacho del Ministro Prof. Dr. Horacio Galeano Perrone. Pa’i Perez 728 c/Herrera, Asunción, Paraguay.
CEL 0981 508 874.
Otorgamiento de reconocimiento por parte de Asociación Paraguaya de Ciencias Políticas, al Rector Ibrahim Jusufranic.
16:00 horas – Visita al Diario LA NACION. Reunión con Ana Bolaños.
Zabala Cue entre 2nda y 3ra Fernando de la Mora.
19:00 horas – cena con la Directora de PIPEPC, Julia Redick, Sebastian Brizuela, Dr. Blas Oddone, Toty Brizuela y Esteban Grillon Hotel Chaco
April 27 all morning will be at UTCD, afternoon give an interview at National Newspaper LA NACION. Visit the House of Independence and have dinner, possibly with former president of Paraguay.
President of UTCD will present Dr. HONORIS CAUSA TO RECTOR Jusufranic.
Martes 28 de abril 2015 – Asunción
9:00 horas – Ceremonia Oficial de Ofrenda Floral en la Casa de la Independencia. Rector Jusufranic dará un discurso en su idioma o en ingles. Este evento tendrá cobertura por el Canal Televisivo Estatal, HD TV Publica Paraguay. Rector Jusufranic estará en compañía del Dr. Blas Oddone y varias autoridades de la IUT en Bosnia y Herzegovina.
10:30 horas – Reunión con el Diputado nacional, National Congressman, Mr. Drakeford. Meeting is confirmed. Nicolas Benitez is our contact person.
12:00 horas – Almuerzo libre.
13:00 horas – Reunión con Mabel Rehnfeld and Rufo Medina of ABC COLOR.
15:15 horas – Visita al Diario Ultima Hora.
16:00 horas – Casa Mayor, Cap. Malutin 263, Cel: 0982 696 085. Retirar el Cuadro, Pintura para el Sr. Vicepresidente de la Republica.
17:00horas – Descanso en hotel Chaco.
19:00 horas – Cena con el empresario Raul Lopez y Dr. Blas Oddone.
April 28 we will have meeting with National Congressman Drakeford, Deliver the floral wreath in the House of Independence in Asuncion Have Dinner with Raul Lopez, Business man in the area of Hidroelectric and Renewable Energy Production Sector.
Miércoles 29 de abril 2015 – Asunción
09:00 horas – Meeting with National Minister of Culture, Arq. Mabel Causarano, in her oficina / office: EE.UU. 284 Esquina Mcal. Estigarribia, Asuncion.
11:00 horas – Visit in the office of the Vice president of Republic. Visita en la sede del Vice Presidente de la Republica, Posible reunión con el vice jefe del estado.
12:30 horas, el almuerzo esta libre, en Lido Bar, Asuncion.
13:00 horas – Caminata en el Centro histórico de Asunción. Walking in the Historic Section of Asuncion, Palace of Government. El Palacio López, entrega de un obsequio para el Sr. Presidente de la Republica del Paraguay.
15: 00 Embajada de Uruguay, reunión con el Embajador del Uruguay. Direccion: Avenida Boggiani 5832, piso 3°
Avda. Dr. Guido Boggiani, Asunción
(21) 664244
16:00 horas – Salida para retornar a Ciudad del Este en un vehículo Institucional de la UNE.
22:30 horas – Llegada a Ciudad del Este. Arrival in Ciudad del Este.
Alojamiento: Hotel
April 29 we depart for the Department of Cordillera.
Meeting and time of meetings with Mayor of Caacupe and Governor of Cordillera, I will confirm during the course of this week the meetings and protocol of meetings and lunch, Lunch with Sebastian Brizuela in Asuncion. Afterwards we depart for Cordillera and city of Caakupe. I will provide more information about our stay in Cordillera.
Jueves 30 de abril – Ciudad del Este – Acto Oficial en la UNE
08:30 horas – Salida del hotel para la Universidad Nacional del Este en un vehículo Institucional
09:00 horas – Acto oficial de entrega de Mención y Medalla de Honor por su visita y firma en el libro de visitantes ilustres al Rector Ibrahim Jusufranic en la Universidad Nacional del Este, salón Paraninfo a cargo del Rector en Ejercicio Ing. Gerónimo Laviosa.
10:00 horas – Acto de Plantar un árbol de especie nativa en el espacio reforestado por ilustres visitantes de la UNE.
10:15 horas – Entrevista en TV UNE.
10:45horas – Recorrido por el Campus de la UNE.
12:00 horas – Almuerzo.
14:00 horas – Visita al micro centro de Ciudad del Este.
16:00 horas – Visitas al Salto del Monday.
18:00 horas – Retorno al hotel
April 30 we have the official events at UNE, in which the highlight will be the award of UNE Medal of Honor to be presented to Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Jusufranic. We will be visiting the Yguazu Falls in the Brazilian Side, visit the Falls of Monday and participate in official lunch and dinner provided by the Universidad Nacional del Este.
Our colleagues Rolando and Yeruti have done a great job in putting all these details together. We are still waiting for confirmation of our meeting with Vice president of Paraguay and Rector Jusufranic.
Viernes 01 de mayo – Ciudad del Este
08:30 horas – Salida para las cataratas lado Brasilero
14:30 horas – Retorno al hotel
20:30 horas – Cena de despedida entre autoridades de la UNE y el Rector Ibrahim Jusufranic.
Sábado 02 de mayo – Ciudad del Este
00:00 horas – Salida del hotel para el aeropuerto Guaraní de CDE.
02:40 horas – Vuelo JJ8360 regreso de la comitiva a Sarajevo, Bosnia y Herzegovina.
Azerbaijan: City of Julfa, home of Alinjagala castle
By Peter Tase
April 21, 2015
Julfa region of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan is home of the Alinjagala Castle atop of the mountain that carries the same name. The fortress is located on the right banks of Alinjachay. According to the ancient sources this historic landmark has been identified with the names of: “Erinjag”, “Erinjik”, “Alanjik”, “Alinja”, “Alanjug”. For Basrad Pashayev, a local scholar and journalist, the name of Alinjagala is related to the old Turkish word “alan” having in mind the meaning of “plain land” that is because of the location where the castle was built which happens to be flat. “Alinjak” means “taking off your hand”, it is also related with the invincibility of the fortress. There are various versions about the construction of Alinjagala.
Rui Gonzales Clavico, the ambassador of Henry III, king of Castilla, as a Spanish diplomat to the government of Teymurilar in 1403 – 06 describes Alinjagala with the following: “Alinjagala is situated on a high and precipitous mountain surrounded by walls and towers. Within the walls, towards the mountain slopes down there are vineyards, gardens, cornfields, springs and pools. Based to ancient historical sources the castle was built over two thousand years ago. Other historians explain that the castle was built on the period of Sasani Government during the III and VII centuries. According to middle age sources, Alinjagala was described as a strong fortification and Alinja was considered as a fortress, mountain and river. Various historians such as Asoghik (928-1019), Sharafaddin Ali Yazdi (XV Century), Evliya Chelebi (XVII Century) and others have widely written about Alinja. The extraordinary view of the Alinjagala (Alanjik) fortress attracts many foreign visitors. It is the symbol of strength, military strategy and for centuries has been a critical geostrategic castle. The walls of Alinjagala castle begin from the slopes of the Alinja Mountain and rise until fully embracing the top of the mount…………………………………..
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http://foreignpolicynews.org/2015/04/21/azerbaijan-city-of-julfa-home-of-alinjagala-castle/
Also in Eurasia Review Journal.
http://www.eurasiareview.com/20042015-azerbaijan-city-of-julfa-home-of-alinjagala-castle/
EU turns blind eye towards pro-European aspirations of Azerbaijan – expert
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 21
By Anakhanum Khidayatova – Trend:
The EU is turning a blind eye towards the pro-European aspirations of Azerbaijan and Turkey, political analyst, expert on international relations at Marquette University (USA), Peter Tase told Trend April 21.
“The EU is also favoring Yerevan despite the fact that Armenia is a trusted satellite of Russia,” he said. “The latter is experiencing heavy economic sanctions from the West and EU countries.”
“Armenia, a member of Eurasian Economic Union (EAU), has a tarnished and underdeveloped economy,” he said. “It has a biased foreign policy which is closely coordinated with Moscow. It conducts consistent campaigns towards manipulating the Southern Caucasus history. It is also causing irreparable damage to image of Azerbaijan in the world.”
The expert said that on the other hand, Baku’s foreign policy and attitude in international affairs is as mature and sophisticated as any other country of Western Europe.
“Azerbaijan’s promotion of peaceful solution of the current obstacles that hinder national territorial integrity of the country is one of the essential values of Western moral thought and traditions,” he said.
“Meanwhile, these great principles in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy are not cherished and valued accordingly by Brussels and European Commission,” the expert said.
“While keeping this vacuum in mind, Washington, D.C. must play a more effective role in providing a solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and withdraw itself from taking actions based on the manipulations and fabrications undertaken by Armenian public relations organizations,” he said.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ensuing war, in 1992 Armenian armed forces occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
The two countries signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, France and the US are currently holding peace negotiations. Armenia has not yet implemented the UN Security Council’s four resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding regions.
Peter Tase is the author of “Simultaneous Dictionary in Five Languages, Guarani, Albanian, English, Italian, Spanish” and Author of three books on Paraguayan and Latin American Studies.
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Armenia must fulfill requirements of four UN Security Council resolutions
Tue 31 March 2015 07:43 GMT | 2:43 Local Time
he armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan started as the Soviet Union was falling apart. At this time the ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan’s province of Nagorno-Karabakh rallied to join Armenia. In front of this situation Moscow, according to the Foreign Affairs Magazine, “armed both sides and played them against each other, turning a local dispute over the status of a territory inhabited by 90,000 people into a regional war.”
For nearly six years, the newly independent countries of Armenia and Azerbaijan fought over this territory, leaving 30,000 dead and creating approximately a million refugees. Ultimately, Yerevan was victorious, and it took control of Nagorno-Karabakh and seven other districts in the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan. These aggressive actions of Armenia, which continue to affect this region until the present, are of unprecedented proportions in the world history, not only for the loss of human lives but also for violating four of the UN Security Council Resolutions and over all conducting a protracted warfare for more than two decades by constantly breaching, unilaterally, the cease fire that was brokered in 1994.
It must be noted that from time to time, Moscow has provided information and armaments to Armenia while encouraging the latter to continue with its provocative attitude. According to Foreign Policy Magazine “Russia has thousands of troops stationed in Armenia, it runs the country’s air defenses, and it controls key elements of its economy and infrastructure. As long as Moscow backs Yerevan, Baku can do little to make peace with its neighbor.”
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