BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 23. An expanded board
meeting dedicated to the work carried out this year, and upcoming
priorities, was held at the Prosecutor General’s Office of
Azerbaijan under the leadership of Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev
on April 23, the Prosecutor General’s Office told Trend.
Opening the meeting, the Prosecutor General noted that amid the
complex geopolitical situation observed globally and in the region,
consistent policies implemented under the leadership of President
Ilham Aliyev and with the close involvement of First Vice-President
Mehriban Aliyeva have ensured socio-political stability, continued
legal reforms, sustainable economic development, and the
strengthening of Azerbaijan’s international standing. It was
emphasized that, through joint efforts of prosecutorial bodies with
relevant state institutions, including law enforcement agencies,
necessary measures have been taken to uphold the rule of law,
intensify the fight against crime, and protect citizens’ rights and
freedoms.
Furthermore, it was also highlighted that, within the framework
of the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture,” modern urban
development principles are being applied, a sustainable and secure
living environment is being formed, and “smart city” and “smart
village” concepts are being widely implemented in the liberated
territories. Large-scale reconstruction and rebuilding efforts,
along with the organized return of citizens to their native lands,
were noted as ongoing positive developments.
During the meeting, achievements of prosecutorial bodies over
the reporting period were reviewed, and key priorities for further
improving the quality and effectiveness of service activities were
outlined. Particular attention was given to organizational and
legal measures required for the implementation of recent amendments
to the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes, including the
transition to electronic criminal proceedings and the use,
collection, and preservation of digital evidence.
In line with the agenda, a number of pressing issues were
discussed. Deputy Prosecutor General Heydar Mammadov delivered a
report on preparations for the upcoming high-level meeting of heads
of anti-corruption law enforcement bodies of member states of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), noting that hosting such
an event reflects Azerbaijan’s active role in international law
enforcement cooperation and its proactive stance in combating
corruption. He emphasized that the meeting is expected to yield
important outcomes in expanding experience exchange, strengthening
institutional cooperation, and defining joint areas of action.
Additional reports were presented by senior officials on the
implementation of electronic criminal proceedings, legislative
changes related to digital evidence, and other organizational
matters. Participants of the meeting also shared their views and
proposals on the issues discussed, and relevant decisions were
adopted.
Additional reports were presented by Head of the Organizational
and Execution Control Department, Tural Aslanov; Head of the
Investigation Department, Nemat Avazov; Head of the Information
Technology Department under the Criminalistics and Information
Technologies Directorate, Akif Mammadyarov; Head of the
Cybersecurity Department, Aydin Verdiyev; Head of the Department
for Work with Documents and Appeals, Sahib İsmayılov; and Head of
the Human Resources Department, Natig Huseynov. Their speeches
focused on the implementation of electronic criminal proceedings,
legislative changes related to digital evidence, and other
organizational matters.
Concluding the meeting, the Prosecutor General expressed
confidence that all employees of prosecutorial bodies will mobilize
their knowledge and experience to address the significant tasks
ahead, ensure a successful transition to a new stage of procedural
activity, and continue to uphold the rule of law, protect citizens’
rights and freedoms, and safeguard state interests at the highest
level.
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