POLITICS
Azerbaijan, Texas State discuss prospects for developing relations
Baku, December 14 (AZERTAC). Vice speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament and chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology Valeh Alasgarov has met Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs to discuss prospects for development of relations between Azerbaijan and Texas State.
The Parliament`s Vice speaker noted that the Azerbaijan-US relations had moved into level of strategic partnership.
“The trade turnover between the two countries has reached $1.8 bln. Azerbaijan has relations with different US states. We hope that the cooperation with Texas will beneficial for both sides,” Alasgarov said.
The Vice speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament expressed his confidence that the partnership between legislative bodies would contribute to expanding bilateral relations. Valeh Alasgarov informed about the economic reforms, oil strategy and development of the non-oil sector.
Alasgarov noted the occupation of 20% of Azerbaijan territories by Armenians was a real danger for the regional security.
The sides stressed the importance of reciprocal visits.
The meeting also featured discussions on the interparliamentary relations.