MILLI MAJLIS SPEAKER MEETS ROMANIAN AMBASSADOR
During the conversation, Speaker Murtuz Alasgarov noted in particular, that Azerbaijan and Romania had maintained close contacts in trade, cultural, scientific and education spheres as early as during the Soviet Union. After the independence, according to him, the relations between the two countries began to develop more intensively. Mr. Alasgarov pointed out as well that very important documents had been signed between the two countries during the visits by nationwide leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev to Romania, and by Romanian leaders to Azerbaijan. These documents have special importance for deepening of our relationship, and today, our countries are closely cooperate in the framework of such regional protects as the Great Silk Route, TRACECA and others, he said.
Touching upon the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, the Speaker emphasized that President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had repeatedly stated that the country stands for peaceful solution to the conflict. Under the UN’s known resolutions, the Armenian armed forces must unconditionally leave the Azerbaijani lands; this conflict seriously impedes provision of security in Europe, and the international community should intensify its efforts for the problem to be solved soon. Azerbaijan welcomes the Romanian position in this relation, and believe the stance of the official Bucharest will remain unchangeable in the future, Chairman Murtuz Alasgarov said.
Having thanked the Speaker for the warm meeting, Ambassador Nikolae Ureke stated that his country is also very interested in development of relations with Azerbaijan. Today, we are widely cooperating in political, cultural, scientific and educational spheres, but our trade relations are not on a due level, he said.
The Ambassador noted that there are good opportunities to increase commodity turnover between the two countries. Along with energy sphere, according to him, there are wide opportunities for development of agriculture and other sectors in Azerbaijan, and the Romanian businessmen could invest in these spheres, as well. Mr. Nikolae Ureke announced as well that Romanian President Ion Iliyesku had invited Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev to visit Bucharest, and that the invitation had been accepted by Mr. Ilham Aliyev. Prior to the visit, which is expected in October this year, a sitting of the Azerbaijan-Romania intergovernmental commission will be held, the Ambassador said.
Touching on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Mr. Ureke said that his country resolutely support Azerbaijan’s stance in the matter. The Nagorno-Karabakh problem shall be settled on the basis of the international legal norms and principles of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, he stressed.
Then, MM Speaker Murtuz Alasgarov and Romanian Ambassador Nikolae Ureke exchanged vies on a number of other issues of mutual interest.
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