POLITICS
SPEAKER OF SWISS NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETS REPRESENTATIVES OF AZERBAIJAN’S POLITICAL PARTIES
Speaker of Swiss National Council Mrs. Christine Egerszegi-Obrist today has met with the representatives of the political parties represented in the Milli Majlis (Parliament of Azerbaijan).
Deputy Chairman of ‘Yeni Azerbaijan’ Party (YAP) Ali Ahmadov gave detailed information about Azerbaijan’s multi-party system and participation of the political parties represented in the parliament in the process of democratization. Mr. Ahmadov underlined that Azerbaijan closely cooperates with the foreign countries and international structures. The government of Azerbaijan attaches high significance to expanding ties with Swiss Confederation, said YAP Deputy Chairman.
Mrs. Obrist thanked for detailed information and told of Switzerland’s political structure and democratic values. She underlined that it is necessary to develop relations not only between the parliaments and governments, but also the political parties.
The sides shared views on other issues of mutual interest.