FINLAND KEEN IN DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONS WITH AZERBAIJAN
As informed to AzerTAj from the press center of the Ministry of foreign affairs, ambassador Timo Lahelma, having informed that for the first time has visited Baku in 1995, has with satisfaction noted, that for last years in Azerbaijan radical reforms have been lead conducted. Having emphasized interest of his country in development of relations with Azerbaijan in various areas, the ambassador has expressed hope, that madam Terhi Hakala who since September 2004 will substitute him on this post, also will continue this line. Having noted importance of realization by our countries of visits at high level for steady development of links, the ambassador has expressed sincere gratitude for the support rendered by our country of Finland within the framework of the international organizations within these years.
Having stopped then on prospects of connections, ambassador Timo Lahelma informed the Minister about intention of Finland to open honorable consulate in our country, sign Memorandum on mutual understanding of equipment of branches of reanimation in hospitals of Azerbaijan with new technique and expand connections in the field of culture. Having touched the further activity, the ambassador informed, that would continue mission to Lithuania.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov, highly having estimated interest of Finland in further steady development of relations, has noted importance of continuation of joint efforts in the said area. The head of foreign policy department Elmar Mammadyarov has noted, that counts realization of activity of constant embassy of Finland in Azerbaijan necessary for adjustment in the future of links between our countries on stronger basis. Having touched the connections between our countries in sphere of culture, the Minister has noted, that the question of development of links and in the field of science and education, and also participation of diplomats in the advance courses of experience has great value.
Having informed the ambassador about integration of our country into the European institutes, the Minister, showing as an example working visit of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the Kingdom of Belgium, has noted, that the said visit has brought in the positive contribution to development of relations of our Republic with the European Union within the framework of new policy of neighborhood. Having informed then the ambassador about the work done in the field of settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict, Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov has especially emphasized activity of the European Union connected to resolution to the conflict.
At the meeting, also discussed were other issues of mutual interest.
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