MEETINGS AT FOREIGN MINISTRY
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov noted that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the partnership with the United States, and that the participation of the Azerbaijan’s soldiers in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq is a graphic evidence of this. He expressed hope this support would be mutual, and the USA as the OSCE Minsk group co-Chair would be more active in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process.
The guest said he realized how complex the situation is in both countries, and promised the US would continue its effort under the Minsk Group.
US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Reno Harnish attended the meeting.
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On the same day, Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met newly appointed Ambassador of Czechia to Azerbaijan Josef Vrabets. The Minister pointed out the good level of political cooperation between Azerbaijan and Czechia but stressed the need to reach the same results in economic sphere.
Ambassador Vrabets said his country pay special importance to cooperation with Azerbaijan, and that he would focus his activity as an Ambassador on expanding political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries. He noted in particular, that Czech companies intend to build roads in Azerbaijan, reconstruct power station in Sumgait and launch other projects. In this connection, the Ambassador expressed hope for realization of these projects.