Spain eager to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan
By Sara Israfilbayova
Spain is interested in further strengthening of relations with Azerbaijan.
Сhargé d’affaires of Spain in Baku, Ignacio Sanchez Taboada said that the opening of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Spain in 2007 and the Spanish Embassy in Azerbaijan in 2014 has played a crucial role in the development of relations between the two countries in the fields of trade, commerce and tourism.
“We also attach great importance to political relations. Our positions coincide on many issues. We hope that high level reciprocal visits will take place between the two countries soon,” he added.
Spain recognized Azerbaijan's independence in December 1991. Diplomatic relations were established in February 1992.
The relations between Azerbaijan and Spain have been developing greatly over the 25-year-period, during which high-level contacts between the governments were taking place on the regular basis, and the exchange of experience and collaborative work in such areas as university education, engineering, agriculture, maritime transport and other spheres was fulfilled.
Currently, five Spanish companies operate in Azerbaijan. Most of them are engaged in engineering sphere – the design of projects, the design of construction and the services for the shipyard.
The tourist flow from Azerbaijan to Spain has been increasing constantly in recent years to about 7,000- 10,000 tourists per year.
The trade turnover between the two countries amounted to about $84.05 million in January-March 2017, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee.
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