AZERBAIJAN ADHERES EXPANSION OF ALL-ROUND CO-OP WITH KUWAIT
As was stated by AzerTAj, greeting the guest, Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stated that the current visit would be useful for strengthening of friendly relations and religious affairs between Kuwait and Azerbaijan and opening late current year of the embassy of Azerbaijan in Kuwait would give a new impetus to development of bilateral relations.
Dr. Abdullah Maatouq Al-Maatouq said the goal of the visit is to have exchange of views on cooperation in numerous fields, including relations with the Caucasus Clerical Office.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov emphasized the importance of expansion of all-round cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kuwait.
Touching upon the terror acts over the world, Mr. Mammadyarov stated that Azerbaijan has subjected to 32 terror acts by Armenia. Noting that terrorism is jeopardy for the entire humanity, the Minister said that connection of terrorism with any religion is not expedient and that Azerbaijan stands ready to render any assistance in combat against terrorism together with the international community.
Dr. Abdullah Maatouq Al-Maatouq underlined that in the meetings with believers of other religions he always supports necessity of inter-religious dialogue, peace, establishments of friendship among the peoples, organizes numerous conferences to contribute coordination of efforts of the international communities in this direction. Another conference is to be arranged shortly, he said.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov updated the guests on Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict as a result of which over one million of Azerbaijani have become refugees and IDPs and are living in hard conditions. Minister Mammadyarov gratefully reminded that the State of Kuwait has many times rendered humanitarian assistance, as well as Kuwait holds unchangeable position in the question of settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh problem, especially noting that the State of Kuwait supports territorial integrity and sovereignty on the international organizations and in the frame of Organization of Islamic Conference expressed gratitude to he leadership of the friendly country.
In the meeting, also were discussed other questions of mutual interest.