“We considered participation in it as an opportunity to increase transparency in the extractive sector, however some changes occurred in its mandate, and as a result, it began to protect the interests of NGOs and put pressure on Azerbaijan,” said Movsumov.
He went on to add that a proposal to exclude Azerbaijan was made at the March meeting.
“This proposal was not supported, as well as the proposal to suspend the membership of the country,” said Movsumov. “As a result, Azerbaijan’s participation was limited to the candidacy level.”
He said that the government of the country does not agree with such a decision and currently considers leaving the Initiative.
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