MM FIRST DEPUTY CHAIRMAN MEETS DEFENSE MINISTER OF TAJIKISTAN

02.06.2006 [16:51]
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First Deputy Chairman of Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament), Chairman of the MM Standing Committee for Security and Defense affairs Ziyafat Asgarov met June 2 with visiting Defense Minister of Tajikistan, Colonel-General Shirali Khairollayev.

Ziyafat Asgarov spoke of the history of Azerbaijan-Tajikistan relationship, noting that such visits have a positive influence on bilateral relations.

He said the agreement signed a day earlier between defense ministers of the two countries will give a new impetus to enhancement of bilateral military cooperation.

Mr. Asgarov noted Azerbaijan and Tajikistan have weak inter-parliamentary ties and highlighted the need to improve them.

Ziyafat Asgarov then spoke of the Parliament’s activity, cooperation of the committee he leads with the Defense Ministry, ongoing reforms, new security and defense laws.

Tajikistani Minister, in his turn, expressed satisfaction with his Azerbaijan visit, and meetings with President Ilham Aliyev and Defense Minister Safar Abiyev.

Shirali Khairollayev said he is satisfied with the high-level relationship between the two countries.

He also stressed the importance of improving the bilateral inter-parliamentary ties, saying he believes his visit will be a turning point in this direction.

The sides shared their views on a wide range of other topics of mutual interest.

MM FIRST DEPUTY CHAIRMAN MEETS DEFENSE MINISTER OF TAJIKISTAN

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