POLITICS
RECEPTION AT CABINET OF MINISTERS
Greeting the guests, Premier of Azerbaijan expressed confidence that such an authoritative delegation would become another stimulation for expansion of Azerbaijan-Russian relations. After election of Vladimir Putin as President of the Russian Federation, he continued, the bilateral relations between the two countries have acquired higher level.
Actively developing the bilateral relations in the economic field, Mr. Rasizade said. The goods turnover is increasing. Speaking of the economic links, Premier noted the necessity of ties with the regions, and especially with Moscow in the field of economy and cultural sphere. He also stressed his adherence to expand cooperation with the government of Moscow in all fields.
Touching upon the ongoing economic reforms, the reached accomplishments in this sphere, the Premier of Azerbaijan noted that priority in the economic program is given to social sphere, which will receive additional source of finance after commissioning of the Main Export Pipeline. Mr. Artur Rasizade stated that the major problem for eh country is dissolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict.
Yuri Luzhkov, thanking for warm reception, noted the positive alterations in Baku, actively being realized constructions works. Mayor of Moscow gave a high assessment to new level of the Azerbaijan-Russia mutual relations, also underlined the necessity of development of the Azerbaijan-Moscow links having good experience in the humanitarian-social sphere.
Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Russia Ramiz Rzayev attended the meeting.