Foreign Minister congratulates Malahat Nasibova on Rafto Prize

The Rafto Prize was today awarded to Azerbaijani journalist and human rights defender Malahat Nasibova from Naxçivan in Azerbaijan.

“I congratulate Malahat Nasibova on being awarded this prestigious prize for her longstanding and determined efforts to promote freedom of the press and human rights,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Ms Nasibova’s organisation has received Norwegian project funding since 2003. Norway has a broad engagement in Azerbaijan involving both the authorities and civil society. 

Mr Gahr Støre commented further: “We want to be a constructive long-term cooperation partner for Azerbaijan in meeting the challenges it is facing. I hope this prize will be an inspiration for the important work Ms Nasibova is doing for the country.”