POLITICS
Azerbaijan, Iran keen on cooperation to solve problems of families, women and children
Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of Azerbaijan Hijran Huseynova has met Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi, who is in Baku to attend the 5th Ministerial Conference on the Role of Women in the Development of the OIC Member States.
Chairperson of the Committee Huseynova noted that the event was perfectly organized with the support of President Ilham Aliyev, and let Molaverdi know about First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva`s activities towards protection of rights of women and children. She noted that solution of such problems is one of the priorities of the state policy in Azerbaijan.
Molaverdi said the Iranian and Azerbaijani peoples have shared historical, cultural and religious roots. She highlighted the existing potential for expanding ties between the two countries.
The sides reached an agreement to sign a memorandum on mutual understanding in solving problems of families, women and children. They also shared their views on the documents adopted at the conference.