UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VISITS MILLI MAJLIS
After Viktor Yushchenko and Oqtay Asadov met behind closed doors, the meeting continued in the presence of the two countries’ delegations.
Mr. Asadov spoke of the history of Azerbaijan’s relationship with Ukraine, saying that ties between the two countries have strengthened during the years of independence, and reached the level of strategic partnership.
Azeri Speaker stressed the important role the two countries’ presidents played in developing the bilateral relations.
Oqtay Asadov also touched on the Azerbaijan-Ukraine inter-parliamentary relations as well as economic, trade, cultural and other ties.
He said he believes this visit by Viktor Yushchenko will give an impetus to further development of all-round Azerbaijan-Ukraine relations.
President Viktor Yushchenko, for his part, said Ukraine is keen to enhance ties with Azerbaijan, noting reciprocal visits create fine opportunities to further develop them.
Mr. Yushchenko said the parliaments of Azerbaijan and Ukraine, especially the friendship groups, should take advantage of such visits to deepen the bilateral relations.
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