Baku: Participation of Cypriot Ambassador to Russia in Islamic Conference Organization Not Allowed

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azeri Government did not allow participation of Cypriot Ambassador to Russia Leonidas Pantelidis in 33rd session of the Council of FMs of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). No room was provided for Leonidas Pantelidis in Baku and he had to stay in city streets and restaurants for the night.



According to Turkish media reports, official Ankara got to know that the Greek Cyprus intends to send its representative to that session and Turkish authorities asked Azerbaijan not to allow his participation. After that official Baku got in touch with Pantelidis and informed him that due to not being accredited from the beginning, his participation in the event, as well as accommodation in hotels is impossible. However, the Azeri Government noted Pantelidis can come to Baku on a tourist visit. Pantelidis, who arrived in Baku June 19, he had to stay in city streets and restaurants for the night. Disappointed, he went back.



During the past OIC session in Yemen representatives of Cyprus found themselves in a similar situation.