POLITICS
MEETING IN MILLI MAJLIS
Mr. Ziyafat Asgarov updated the guest in detail on economic, political and cultural links existing between Azerbaijan and Germany saying “Milli Majlis is closely cooperating with Bundestag and other political institutions of Germany, and there is a need to expand the cooperation.”
Touching upon the parliament’s lawmaking activity, the Chairman pointed out that the laws “On National Security”, “On Intelligence and Counterespionage Services” are expected to be passed during the Milli Majlis’ spring session. According to him, the Azerbaijan has achieved considerable progress in human rights protection and development of democracy due to passing a number of appropriate laws. “However, the unsolved Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh poses serious obstacles in this way, though several international organizations has recognized Armenia as an aggressor.” Mr. Asgarov added.
Having thanked for the warm meeting and detailed information, Dr. Wilhelm Herman expressed satisfaction with development of relations between our countries.
Speaking of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, the guest said the protraction of the problem’s settling causes serious problems to not only Azerbaijan and the whole region, and the reason, according to him, is that Europe has not yet attached due attention to the problem. “Why did Europe immediately interfere in settlement Kosovo problem, while that of Nagorno-Karabakh has remained unsolved for 15 years,” he said.
Afterwards, the parties have held an exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest.