POLITICS
MM SPEAKER MEETS WITH LEADER OF ALLIANCE OF LIBERALS AND DEMOCRATS IN EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Milli Majlis Chairman Ogtay Asadov met February 27 with Graham Watson, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament. Chairman of the Parliament said that integration into EuroAtlantic organizations is a top priority of Azerbaijan’s policy. Azerbaijan closely cooperates with European structures and welcomes European Union’s new neighborhood policy. The visits of representatives of European Union, European Parliament and other organizations play an important role in development of bilateral relations.
Graham Watson noted that the main objective of his visit is to collect information about Azerbaijan and develop ties with our nation. According to him, the world suffers from terrorism, organized crime, migration and other problems. Good relationships with the neighbors will help tackle these problems.
The sides touched upon May 2006 parliamentary reelections in Azerbaijan and cooperation between Azerbaijan and European Parliament. O. Asadov said that government of Azerbaijan is interested in fair, democratic and free conduct of elections.
Then, the sides discussed the other issues of mutual interest.