Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker meets Chairperson of Russian Federation Council of Federal Assembly
Moscow, June 5 (AZERTAC). Speaker of Azerbaijan`s Parliament Ogtay Asadov has met Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko.
They highlighted the rapid development of the bilateral relations and interparliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
Valentina Matviyenko said Russia attached great importance to supporting dialogue between the parliaments and the countries. She also said Russia was interested in deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan in an international arena.
“As a chamber of regions, we attach special importance to inter-regional cooperation. We are happy that over 70 agreements have been signed between Azerbaijani and Russian regions,” she said.
She also touched upon relations between Azerbaijan and Russia in the humanitarian field.
Ogtay Asadov, in turn, stressed both countries have deep-rooted historical ties.
He said reciprocal visits, meetings provided ample opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
He said Azerbaijan and Russia were strategic partners and also stressed the role of Heads of State in developing relations.
“The parliaments play a great role in developing relations between the two countries. We are cooperating both in a bilateral format and within international organizations and the CIS Parliamentary Assembly,” he said.
Asadov also highlighted the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, adding that the problem was a serious obstacle for the development of the country and restoring peace in the region.
He expressed regret that Azerbaijan faced double standards in settlement of the conflict and said he is confident that international organizations would increase their efforts.
They exchanged views on the legal framework of bilateral cooperation.
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