WEST-EUROPEAN ASSEMBLY WISHES ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY ON CAUCASUS
As provided by AzerTAj, M. Alaskarov, having noted, that as a result of purposeful policy carried out by the national leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Aliyev in 1996, between our country and the European Union has been established cooperation, the contract was signed, has emphasized, that our relations and would develop henceforth. Delegations of the European Union repeatedly have visited Baku and negotiated on various questions. We hope, that this visit will play important role in expansion of cooperation.
Then, Chairman of Parliament has in detail informed on reforms conducted in the country, on the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict.
Marko Zakkera, having expressed gratitude for cordial welcome, has transferred to Murtuz Alaskarov greetings of the Chairman of the Italian Parliament. He has told, that the purpose of his visit is gathering detailed information on situation in the region, carrying out of negotiations about ways of solution of the conflict and preparation of the report. You know, that as against the Council of Europe, the West-European Union is engaged in questions of defense, stability and safety. The Assembly of the West-European Union pays special attention to the countries of Southern Caucasus, including Azerbaijan. Therefore, it cannot remain indifferent to resolution to the conflicts.
Marko Zakkera, having noted, that after Azerbaijan, he will visit Georgia and Armenia, has emphasized, that the report will be objective, and the document reflect realities.
The parties had comprehensive exchange of views on other questions representing mutual interest.