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SUBJECT:  GOAJ ISSUES SIX-YEAR LICENSES FOR ANS TV AND RADIO 
 
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(SBU) The National Television and Radio Council (NTRC) today 
announced its to award the ANS Television and Radio company 6-year 
licenses for both television and radio broadcasting.  NTRC Chairman 
Nushirivan Maharramli has been quoted in the local media on the 
decision as saying, "Until now, we have been unable to take such a 
decision because under the rules governing tenders for broadcast 
licenses there must be multiple bidders.  After the implementation 
of a change in tender rules, we were able to resolve the problem." 
We confirmed the news with ANS President Vahid Mustafayev and Vice 
President Seyfulla Mustafayev, both of whom were ecstatic and 
relieved.  Vahid Mustafayev said that this had been "one of the most 
difficult fights" of his life.  He thanked the Ambassador and the 
Embassy for our support over the last several months. 
 
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