BELARUS AMBASSADOR VISITS NAKHCHIVAN AR
Greeting the visitor, Chairman of Supreme Majlis has told, that is glad to see him in Nakhchivan. He in detail told about the nature, natural resources, economy, the institutions of science, education, public health services, culture of the Autonomous Republic, being integral part of Azerbaijan,
The Chairman has emphasized, that during 15 years the Autonomous Republic is in blockade by Armenia, that the aggressive policy of official Yerevan causes colossal damage to region.
He has noted that the Autonomous Republic keeps in contact with Baku and other regions of republic only by means of air communication and through territory of Iran. Despite of it, the ancient land of Nakhchivan develops and strengthens its economy. It has been especially underlined, that among machines and the mechanisms delivered to Nakhchivan for development of agriculture, the Belarus technical equipment prevails.
Chairman of Supreme Majlis has regarded the visit of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev taken place on 17 October current year to Belarus as a new stage in partner relations of two countries. He noted presence of ample opportunities for development of economic relations between the Autonomous Republic and Belarus.
Having thanked for warm reception, ambassador Nikolay Patskevich has reminded merits of the nationwide leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Aliyev in development of relations between two countries. He has emphasized readiness of official Minsk for cooperation with Azerbaijan in any area.
In meeting, also focused was the issue of creation of modern conditions for joint enterprises on the base of potential of both states. As stated, in Azerbaijan, there are opportunities for wider cooperation on assembling of tractor and other agricultural machines. Necessary steps are already taken in this field, which is evidence to hopeful prospects of cooperation.
In meeting, also were focused opportunities for establishment of contacts between the Autonomous Republic and one of the five oblasts of Belarus, the cooperation in the field of transport, tourism and education.