Azernews.Az

By Nigar Orujova

An intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the sphere of international motor traffic was signed between the Transport Ministries of Azerbaijan and Poland in Baku on November 14.

The agreement was signed by Azerbaijani Transport Minister Ziya Mammadov and his Polish counterpart Slawomir Nowak.

Mammadov informed Polish guests about the infrastructure and transportation projects in Azerbaijan, as well as the country's important role in regional projects.

According to Mammadov, the agreement will play an important role in transportation between Azerbaijan and Poland, as well as in the transportation of goods to third countries.

"We intend to expand ties in this sphere which will create quite acceptable conditions for cargo carriers. Azerbaijan has ambitious projects the main purpose of which is the country's integration into the world community. We are ready to cooperate and I believe it is necessary to hold such meetings regularly," he said.

According to Poland's embassy, Nowak is accompanied in Baku by a delegation of representatives of Polish transport companies who will meet with the management of the Baku Metro, Azerbaijan Railways and the Baku International Sea Trade Port.

Rapid development can be seen in all sectors of Azerbaijan's economy. One of the important components of the country's economic development is to improve and modernize the transport system, actively participate in the development of transport corridors (Europe-Caucasus-Asia and North-South) and the development of transit potential in the country.

Pro-active operations are being conducted to develop the road transport infrastructure as well as sea, air and rail transport.

Relations between Azerbaijan and Poland are developing quickly, and there are favorable mechanisms between the two countries for cooperation.

Poland recognized the independence of Azerbaijan in December, 1991. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in February, 1992.

According to the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee, the trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Poland amounted to $24.19 million in the first half of 2013.

Azerbaijan mainly exports agricultural and chemical products to Poland.