FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS WITH GERMANY’S REPRESENTATIVE IN PACE
Mr. Steenblock said it is his first visit to Azerbaijan.
Elmar Mammadyarov noted Azerbaijan is seeking integration into Europe, and pointed to the Action Plan and memorandum on enhancement of bilateral energy cooperation to be signed between Azerbaijan and the European Union.
The Minister said Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation is also rapidly developing, stressing the successful implementation of the Individual Partnership Action Plan signed between the Organization and his country.
On development of Azerbaijan’s energy sector, Mr. Mammadyarov stressed the importance to enhance the non-oil sector including agriculture, tourism and infrastructure.
On the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Elmar Mammadyarov stressed Armenia’s non-constructive stance on this dispute.
Rainder Steenblock, in his turn, said Germany is keen to develop its ties with the countries in South Caucasus region.
He also pointed out that conflicts like the Nagorno-Karabakh pose a serious threat to the entire region.
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