AZERBAIJAN-GEORGIA RELATIONS DEVELOPING
The Minister appreciated Mrs. Zurabishvili’s visit as continuation of the relations between the two countries. He noted that further development of relationships in economic, political, trade and other spheres has importance significance for both countries.
Having thanked for warm reception, Mrs. Zurabishvili noted that she had supported development of relations in all spheres. Touching on commercial-economic issues between the two countries, she emphasized that her country was keen in dynamic development of the relations. She stressed the importance of coordination in the upcoming NATO summit to be held in Istanbul, in July 2004, as well as membership of Georgia in Asiatic International Bank.
Having stressed his satisfaction with the growth of trade turnover between the two countries, Minister Mammadyarov noted that reciprocal reduction of tariffs on Great Silk Road to increase turnover of goods, improvement of infrastructure might positively influence on welfare of both countries, as well as Azerbaijanis, residing in Georgia. The Minister expressed confidence that the Georgian side would promote in examination of issue regarding Embassy of Azerbaijan in Georgia.
The Minister noted that he would be pleased to meet with his colleague at the upcoming regular sitting of GUUAM Council of Foreign Ministers due in Tbilisi, on May 17. The Minister stressed the importance of solution of Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict based on joint efforts of international community, adding that the conflict exert negative influence on regional cooperation.
The sides discussed other issues of mutual interest.
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