ECONOMY
Azerbaijan, Argentina discuss prospects for expansion of cooperation
Baku, July 12 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s minister of economic development Shahin Mustafayev has met Argentinean ambassador to the country Carlos Dante Riva.
Mr. Mustafayev hailed the development of relations between the two countries. He stressed the importance of reciprocal visits in terms of expansion of the bilateral ties.
They exchanged views over prospects for expansion of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Argentina, particularly setting up a joint working group on trade and economic cooperation.
They agreed to hold the first meeting of the working group next December. The sides also reached agreement to organize a joint business forum.
Mr. Mustafayev said there was huge potential for expansion of cooperation between the two countries in a number of fields, particularly agricultural one.
They also discussed bilateral cooperation in ICT, tourism, pharmaceutics, construction and production of alternative energy.
The ambassador hailed Azerbaijan`s economic development as rapid.
He added Argentina was keen on cooperation with Azerbaijan.