In the framework of the visit, the delegation from Azerbaijan held several significant meetings with the representatives of EaP civil society countries both privately and within the conference. Mainly, during the meetings with the representatives of EaP Civil Society Organizations from Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova and Georgia, discussions were held on the issues including social programs implemented in Azerbaijan, social activities, current state of the civil society and activities which are being carried out as well as the importance of the First-ever European Games.
The next important meeting took place at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Lithuania, with the participation of Umud Mirzayev, Sahib Mammadov and photojournalist and the representative of the IEPF in Lithuania Richard Lapaytis, who is lithuanian by birth and has been working for years with the purpose to convey to the world the truth about Nagorno-Karabakh. At the meeting with Mr. Ambassador Hasan Mammadzada, he spoke about the work of the diplomatic mission and its activities, also cooperation between civil society organizations and media agencies in Azerbaijan. During the meeting, Mr. Ambassador emphasized the importance of collaboration with journalists Richard Lapaytis.
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