The guests were informed about the establishment of the relevant structural unit, as well as creation of the NPG for the organization of systematic activities, the planned and ad-hoc visits to the places where the detainees were unable to leave places with their own will. It was noted that during the visits detained persons were confidentially received, their applications are accepted; relevant recommendations were given to the administration of the enterprise, in addition, after each visit, the relevant bodies were consulted, recommendations are made, the results of the meetings were analyzed and published in the form of a report. It was added that the development of the Ombudsman's activity as NPM within the framework of the Twinning Project was considered as a specific component, and CPT Representatives were involved as experts in the preparation of the NPM Statutes and Instructions. The questions of the guests were thoroughly answered about the Ombudsman's NPM mandate, the NPG’s activities, its content, the format of visits and other issues. CPT President MykolaGnatovsky thanked the Commissioner for detailed information, praised the exchange of views, NPM's performance, and highlighted the importance of cooperation between the Ombudsman institution and the CPT. Officials of diplomatic corps of foreign countries were also accepted by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan and answered their questions regarding the activities of the Azerbaijan’s NPM. During the meeting with the Ambassador of the United States of America, the Ombudsman noted that the Ombudsman's institution, acting as an effective legal mechanism in Azerbaijan, has established effective cooperation with governmental institutions and civil society, NGO’s and international organizations in the field of human rights61. It was highlighted that the National Action Program on Raisethe Effectiveness of the Human Rights and Freedoms of the Republic of Azerbaijan, approved by decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 27 December, 2011, provides great opportunities for the implementation of this document in every city and region of the republic and public hearings were held by the Ombudsman in each city and region of the republic in connection with the execution of this document. With the participation of local executive authorities and law enforcement agencies, municipalities, non-governmental organizations, local communities, the general public and media representatives, the Commissioner were received complainants privately, measures were taken to 61 https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/insan-huquqlari/3921699.html 73