Ali Ahmedov: "I call on the journalists to stop hunger strike as it is harmful for their health"

The due announcement was made by MP Ali Ahmedov, chief executive of Yeni Azerbaijan party, told reporters commenting on the hunger strike of a number of reporters.

"The authorities of the country demonstrated their will to develop mass media and freedom of speech. I do not consider existence of other opinions on the said issue to be a tragedy. However, I don't want someone to make others doubt about the existent realities for their own purposes. If someone, including mass media representatives, is punished in Azerbaijan for law offense, it should not be regarded as pressure on freedom of speech. I don't want the arrangement of a campaign to play to some forces outside Azerbaijan, which are interested in spoiling country's image", Ahmedov said.

At the same time, the representative of the Yeni Azerbaijan Party noted that some power centers outside Azerbaijan do not conceal their intentions to put pressure on our coutry, considering its strategic importance.

"It should be reminded that interests of Azerbaijan can be best protected by Azerbaijanis. I call on the action participants to stop the hunger strike, as it is mainly harmful for their health", Ahmedov announced.

/Day.Az/