POLITICS
Malaysian “New Straits Times” about Azerbaijan
Baku, December 2 (AZERTAC). Malaysian English-language newspaper “New Straits Times” published an article based on Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Malaysia Tahir Karimov`s interview.
Karimov noted that trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Malaysia has reached 3.5 billion Ringgit (Malaysian dollar). At his words, Azerbaijan wants to increase exports to Malaysia. He added that Malaysian products imported into Azerbaijan are mostly electronic and food products.
The Ambassador touched on importance of an agreement signed between Azerbaijani government and Malaysian “Measat Satellite Systems” Company on joint use of orbit space.
Karimov pointed out opening of Malaysian Embassy in Azerbaijan can contribute to development of bilateral relations. He briefed the readers on development process in Azerbaijan, large-scale reconstruction and renovation works in the capital.