FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS LITHUANIAN AMBASSADOR
Minister Mammadyarov expressed confidence that the Ambassador would do his best for the Azerbaijan - Lithuania relationship to be further developed.
He informed Mr. Nauduzas about the current socio-political and economic situation in Azerbaijan, and the country’s participation in a number of regional projects including the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline ones.
Touching on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, Mr. Mammadyarov reminded of occupation of 20% of the Azeri lands by Armenian armed forces, told of the refugee problem, and the course of peace negotiations.
Ambassador of Lithuania Viatautas Nauduzas first presented his credentials to Foreign Minister Mammadyarov saying he will work hard for development of relationship between the two countries. He said his country is keen in enhancing cooperation with Azerbaijan in a number of fields, especially in those of transport, finance and military ones. The diplomat also advised that opening of Lithuanian embassy in Baku is expected in the near future.
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