POLITICS
Baku hosts reception on Republic Day of India
Baku, January 26, AZERTAC
The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan has today hosted an official reception on the country`s Republic Day.
After playing the national anthems of the two countries, Ambassador of India Vinod Kumar briefed the event participants on the country`s achievements in various spheres, and touched upon the historical relations between the two countries. The Ambassador noted that India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with Azerbaijan after this country restored its independence.
He expressed hope that the Azerbaijan-India ties would continue to develop.
On behalf of Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Huseyngulu Baghirov congratulated the Indian people on the occasion of the holiday.
He said relations between Azerbaijan and India were steadily developing for the prosperity of the two countries` people.
The Minister hailed the activity of the Azerbaijan-India Intergovernmental Commission.
Mr. Baghirov also noted that Azerbaijan attached great importance to developing relations with India.
The event brought together Azerbaijan`s state and government officials, MPs, ambassadors of foreign countries, as well as public figures.