OSCE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE WELCOMES AZERBAIJAN`S EFFORTS IN FIGHTING TRAFFICKING IN HUMANS

Baku, 18 June, (AzerTAj) OSCE Special Representative for Combating Human Trafficking, Eva Biaudet, has commended Azerbaijan today at the press conference in Baku for passing important anti-trafficking laws, and encouraged authorities to step up co-operation with non-governmental organizations to better identify victims.

“My visit serves the purpose of continuing a political dialogue with Azerbaijani counterparts and intensifying the exchange of views on how to foster both international co-operation and national co-ordination between relevant anti-trafficking stakeholders," said the Special Representative.

Biaudet also stressed the importance of raising awareness among the general population and of specific anti-trafficking training for law enforcement.

She noted Azerbaijani authorities are very committed to fighting human trafficking.

Biaudet said she is pleased that Ministry of Interior soon will open four new regional shelters for trafficking victims.