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Dec 17 2004
SPEAKER MEETS WITH UZBEK AMBASSADOR
[December 17, 2004, 15:01:09]
Speaker of the Milli Majlis /Parliament/ of Azerbaijan Murtuz
Alasgarov received Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan Abdugafur
Abdurahmanov in connection with completion of his diplomatic mission
in Azerbaijan. The Speaker noted that after gaining independence,
relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan entered the new era, and
that reciprocal visits of the Heads of State had played an important
role in deepening of bilateral cooperation. He also mentioned the
successfully developing contacts of the two countries' parliaments.
Mr. Alasgarov also touched upon the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over
Nagorno-Karabakh expressing gratitude to the government and people of
Uzbekistan for the support of the fair position of Azerbaijan in
relation to this issue.
The Speaker finally thanked the Ambassador for his contribution to
development of friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
and wished him every success in his future activities.
Ambassador Abdugafur Abdurahmanov said for his part that his country
attaches importance to development of relations with Azerbaijan.
Noting he has felt at home in Azerbaijan, he stressed he would always
support the right cause of the country wherever he works. The
diplomat expressed hope that members of the Milli Majlis would
observe the upcoming parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan. He also
expressed confidence that the newly appointed ambassador who is
expected to arrive in Baku within a few next days would work hard to
promote strengthening and deepening of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan
relationship.
The parties also exchanged views on a number of other issues of
mutual interest.
Dec 17 2004
SPEAKER MEETS WITH UZBEK AMBASSADOR
[December 17, 2004, 15:01:09]
Speaker of the Milli Majlis /Parliament/ of Azerbaijan Murtuz
Alasgarov received Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan Abdugafur
Abdurahmanov in connection with completion of his diplomatic mission
in Azerbaijan. The Speaker noted that after gaining independence,
relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan entered the new era, and
that reciprocal visits of the Heads of State had played an important
role in deepening of bilateral cooperation. He also mentioned the
successfully developing contacts of the two countries' parliaments.
Mr. Alasgarov also touched upon the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over
Nagorno-Karabakh expressing gratitude to the government and people of
Uzbekistan for the support of the fair position of Azerbaijan in
relation to this issue.
The Speaker finally thanked the Ambassador for his contribution to
development of friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
and wished him every success in his future activities.
Ambassador Abdugafur Abdurahmanov said for his part that his country
attaches importance to development of relations with Azerbaijan.
Noting he has felt at home in Azerbaijan, he stressed he would always
support the right cause of the country wherever he works. The
diplomat expressed hope that members of the Milli Majlis would
observe the upcoming parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan. He also
expressed confidence that the newly appointed ambassador who is
expected to arrive in Baku within a few next days would work hard to
promote strengthening and deepening of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan
relationship.
The parties also exchanged views on a number of other issues of
mutual interest.