On November 29, the Legal Aid Center of the Azerbaijani Bar Association (ABA) hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Moscow Chamber of Young Lawyers, led by its Chair, Mr. Dmitry Kravchenko.

The event commenced with an opening address by Mr. Shahmar Mammadov, Deputy Chairman of the ABA and Director of the Legal Aid Center, who welcomed the distinguished guests on behalf of the ABA Chairman, Mr. Anar Baghirov. In his remarks, Mr Mammadov underscored the strong ties of friendship and good-neighbourly relations between Azerbaijan and Russia, while providing an overview of the ABA’s recent achievements and initiatives.

Emphasising the importance of fostering young legal talent, Mr. Mammadov highlighted the ABA's sustained efforts to support law students, interns, and volunteers. He noted the signing of cooperation agreements with all higher education institutions in Azerbaijan offering law programs, as well as the annual organization of summer and winter law schools, which attract over 300 students each year.

Mr. Mammadov further elaborated on the collaborative projects implemented within this framework, the resources provided to students and youth organizations, and the ongoing activities of the Legal Aid Center and ABA Academy.

During the meeting, Mr. Yunis Nasibov, a member of the ABA and Co-Chair of the ABA’s Young Lawyers Committee, presented an update on initiatives undertaken to support young lawyers, emphasizing their participation in numerous international events.

Ms. Gozal Huseynzade, Head of the ABA’s International Cooperation Department, delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the reforms and measures implemented by the ABA in recent years. She detailed the efforts to elevate the status of the legal profession and shared the significant outcomes achieved.

In his response, Mr. Dmitry Kravchenko expressed his satisfaction with the visit, commending the ABA’s progressive measures in advancing the legal profession and its focus on international cooperation.

The meeting concluded with a constructive exchange of ideas, discussions on potential future collaborations, and deliberations on issues of mutual interest. Participants also had the opportunity to address various questions.

Following the formal discussions, the delegation toured the administrative building of the Legal Aid Center, where they were introduced to its infrastructure and work environment.

As part of their visit, the delegation also explored the administrative premises of the “Kamandar Nasibov and Partners” Law Office and received a detailed briefing on its operations and legal services.

This meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening professional ties and fostering collaboration between the Azerbaijani Bar Association and the Moscow Chamber of Young Lawyers.