POLITICS
MEETING IN MILLI MAJLIS
Mr. Alasgarov touched upon the history of relations between the two countries saying they have been developed intensively after Azerbaijan has gained its independence. He especially emphasized the role the two countries’ leaders and reciprocal visits had played in bringing the relationship to todays level.
Dwelling on the reforms being successfully implemented in Azerbaijan, the Chairman expressed satisfaction with the fact that a number of German companies had made investments in various branches of the country’s economy. He noted however that despite the rapid progress of Azerbaijan, there are some problems seriously hampering the development of the country and its integration into the West. Speaking in this connection of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Mr. Murtuz Alasgarov informed the guests in detail on its historical roots, position of our country in the problems settlement and expressed gratitude the German Government for its support
Having passed the greetings from Chairman of Bundestag over to the MM Chairman, Head of the German delegation Christoph Bergner noted Germany is very interested in development of relations with Azerbaijan. The agreements on development of bilateral links reached during the visit by Foreign Minister Joschca Fischer to Baku, aroused keen interest in the Bundestag, he said.
Mr. Bergner described the present visit as a continuation of that one. He noted that Germany appreciates the Azerbaijan’s efforts for establishment of cooperation with the European Union, and is ready to help in this relation.
Later on, the parties have exchanged views on a number of other issues of mutual interes.