Azerbaijani ambassador to Uzbekistan gives interview to news agency Jahon
Baku, August 31 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani ambassador to Uzbekistan Namig Abbasov has given an interview to the country`s news agency Jahon.
The diplomat spoke about Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relationship. He said friendly ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan had deep roots.
The ambassador noted Azerbaijan attaches great importance to strengthening of its relations with official Tashkent. “We regard Uzbekistan as a partner, whose geopolitical and economic importance is increasing regularly. There is positive tendency to expand economic cooperation between the two countries. A plan of events have been agreed to implement the program of economic cooperation between the Azerbaijani and Uzbek governments for 2011-2015. Bilateral energy cooperation is deepening as well.”
The diplomat also praised cultural cooperation between the two countries. “Azerbaijani cultural figures have participated in major projects carried out in Uzbekistan, and Uzbek representatives actively participate in international events in Azerbaijan. The opening of Cultural Center in the Azerbaijani embassy in Tashkent contributes to bilateral cultural cooperation.”
Abbasov also spoke about successful cooperation between the youths of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
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