AZERBAIJAN-CANADIAN RELATIONS ACQUIRE NEW STAGE
As was informed to AzerTAj from the press center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, having thanked for warm reception, ambassador Michael Lire has handed over minister Elmar Mammadyarov a copy of the accrediting letter and has emphasized, that he would actively work in the direction of development of relations between the two countries.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov congratulated the ambassador with new appointment has wished him successes in activity. Having noted, that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to all-around development of links with Canada, he has emphasized, that our countries possess ample opportunities in many areas. Having informed the visitor that in the near future in Canada the embassy of Azerbaijan will be open, the Minister has expressed a wish about fast opening in Baku embassies of Canada. He has noted, that opening of embassies will give a new pulse to communications between our countries.
Then, the head of foreign policy department has in detail told about political, public and economic situation in Azerbaijan after gaining independence, democratic reforms spent in the country, integration of our republic into the European institutes, the obligations taken by our country before the international organizations, and their successful performance, has informed the ambassador on the position of our republic in connection with the work done in the direction of settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict.
Having touched the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, minister Elmar Mammadyarov has informed the ambassador on participation of the Azerbaijan peacemakers in the antiterrorist coalition.
At the meeting, also were focused a number of other questions representing mutual interest.
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