MM SPEAKER MEETS WITH RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
Having expressed condolences to the Ambassador and the people of Russia in connection with the terror act in Beslan, the Speaker noted that Azerbaijani people, who had faced terror more than once, share the sorrow of the friendly Russian people.
He further dwelt on the role of the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev in development of the friendly relations between the two countries, interparliamentary links and the Ambassadors activities in these sphere.
Touching upon the large-scale democratic reforms being implemented in the country, Mr. Alasgarov noted with regret that the conflict with Armenia because of Nagorno-Karabakh put serious obstacles for them to be realized more successfully. He stressed in this connection that Russia as OSCE Minsk group co-Chair and the most authoritative country in the region. Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia noted the problem can be resolved only within the limit of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
Ambassador Nikolay Ryabov expressed gratitude to the President, Parliament and the people of Azerbaijan for the sympathy and condolences, support and aid to Russia and the suffered from the terror act.
Everyone knows that there are a number of long-running conflicts in the region. Russia is striving for resolution of these problems, and President Vladimir Putin has initiated a meeting of presidents of Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia in Astana, Kazakhstan on 16 September, he said.
Ambassador Ryabov also expressed gratitude to the Head of Azerbaijan State and the people of the country for the support during his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
The, Speaker Murtuz Alasgarov and Ambassador Nikolay Ryabov exchanged views on a number of other issues of mutual interest.
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