Azerbaijan’s Academy of Sciences to move to expel Ramiz Mehtiyev — Habibbayli

The National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan (ANAS) will move to expel former presidential administration chief Ramiz Mehtiyev from its ranks, ANAS president Isa Habibbayli said on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters at the Alley of Honor, Habibbayli said the Academy’s position on the matter was “absolutely clear.”

“Mehtiyev’s actions against the independent Azerbaijani state and the charges brought against him make it impossible for him to remain a member of the Academy. The issue will be reviewed, and a decision will be taken if necessary,” he said.

On October 14, the Sabail District Court of Baku placed Mehtiyev under four months of house arrest. He is accused under Criminal Code articles 278.1 (actions aimed at seizing state power), 274 (treason) and 193-1.3.2 (legalisation of criminally obtained property).