Azerbaijan, Lebanon discuss cooperation prospects

22.02.2013 [12:30]
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Baku, February 22 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani ambassador to Syria and Lebanon Mahir Aliyev on Thursday met Gaby Layoun, Lebanese Minister of Cultureç to discuss prospects for cooperation between the two countries. They exchanged views on the 2nd World Forum of Intercultural Dialogue to be held in Baku May 29- June 1.

Ambassador Aliyev stressed the significance of the Forum supported by the Azerbaijani President, as well as UNESCO, ISESCO, the Council of Europe and UN.

He said for the first time a conference of the East-West Ministers of Culture will be held on the sidelines of the forum.

The Lebanese minister praised Azerbaijan`s contribution to developing the intercultural dialogue.

The Azerbaijani ambassador briefed the Lebanese minister on the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as history of the Armenian migration to the Caucasus, particularly Azerbaijan.

Minister Layoun said double standards applied against Azerbaijan ont eh international scale caused concern.

Azerbaijan, Lebanon discuss cooperation prospects

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