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By Laman Ismayilova

Moroccan Ambassador to Baku Mohamed Adil Ambarch has affirmed his country`s backing for Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity.

He spoke at a reception organized by the embassy to celebrate Morocco`s Throne Day, Azertac reported.

Adil Ambarch emphasized the role of high-level reciprocal visits in the development of relations between the two countries. He underlined that both Azerbaijan and Morocco were centers of tolerance and multiculturalism in their regions.

The ambassador also highlighted Morocco`s achievements over the past years.

Chairman of Azerbaijan`s State Committee on Work with Religious Associations Mubariz Gurbanli hailed bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries in the spheres of tourism, agriculture and energy.

He lauded Morocco for supporting Azerbaijan on the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.

Gurbanli also underlined that trade between Azerbaijan and Morocco had increased 50 times in recent years.

Mohamed Adil Ambarch earlier said that that his country considers Azerbaijan as a platform for regional cooperation, emphasizing Morocco can also play the role of a platform for the establishment of relations with African countries.

The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Morocco amounted to about $1.74 million in January-June 2017, increased by $566.510, or 48.2 percent, as compared to the same period of last year, according to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan.

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