POLITICS
Independence Day of Tajikistan marked in Baku
Baku, September 12 (AZERTAC). Tajikistan`s Embassy in Azerbaijan has hosted a reception on the country`s Independence Day.
Ambassador Zohir Saidov briefed the participants on the history of independence in Tajikistan, praised the role of Emomalii Rahmon in ensuring peace and sovereignty of the country.
The Ambassador hailed relations between the two countries, as well as the role of national leader, founder and architect of modern Azerbaijani state Heydar Aliyev in establishing these ties.
Zohir Saidov also praised presidents Ilham Aliyev`s and Emomalii Rahmon`s contributions to development of the bilateral ties.
Azerbaijan`s Minister of Economic Development Shahin Mustafayev conveyed greetings of President Ilham Aliyev. He also said political, economic, and cultural relations between the two countries were successfully developing.
Minister Mustafayev praised the Azerbaijan-Tajikistan cooperation within the international organizations, noting the agreements contributed to the expansion of the relationship.
The event brought together state and government officials, MPs, ambassadors of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan, as well as members of the general public.