Petr Sich: Council of Europe values partnership with Azerbaijan's Ombudsman Office

The Council of Europe is pleased with its partnership with Azerbaijan's Ombudsman Office, Petr Sich, Head of the Council of Europe (CoE) Office in Baku, stated during a seminar in Lankaran, Report informs.

The official expressed satisfaction at being in Lankaran: "We have gathered here for a three‑day seminar dedicated to promoting equality and combating discrimination. This topic is of great importance to the Council of Europe. As the Baku Office, we are very pleased to partner with Azerbaijan's Ombudsman Office. We have been cooperating for many years and I believe we have achieved good results."

Sich emphasized that the Council of Europe's activities and achievements depend on having reliable partners in the country:

"During these three days, Ombudsman Office staff, Council of Europe experts, and colleagues from Strasbourg have come together. We hope that by the end of the seminar, all participants will gain broader knowledge and skills in promoting equality and combating discrimination in Azerbaijan."