Indonesian -Azerbaijani parliamentary ties to be boosted
By Laman Ismayilova
A delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia Oesman Sapta Odang visited Azerbaijan`s Parliament on September 8, Azertac reported.
The delegation met with Parliament Speaker Ogtay Asadov, who hailed “the friendly” relations and partnership between Azerbaijan and Indonesia. Praising inter-parliamentary cooperation, he underlined that the visit would give a new impetus to the development of relations between the two countries` legislative bodies.
Asadov described Azerbaijan`s political, economic and humanitarian relations with Indonesia as excellent. "Eight documents have been signed between the two countries so far," he said.
He also provided an insight into the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, particularly the Khojaly genocide. He noted that more than 10 countries as well as more than twenty U.S. states passed resolutions recognizing the massacre. "And the Azerbaijani side would like the Indonesian parliament to express its stance on this issue," Asadov added.
Odang, for his part, hailed the development of “friendly” ties between the two countries.
He pointed out cooperation in the fields of trade and tourism, underlining “good” opportunities for building collaboration in new areas.
Previously, the Indonesian delegations visited the Alley of Honors to lay flowers at the tomb of national leader, founder and architect of modern Azerbaijani state Heydar Aliyev.
The delegation also put flowers at the grave of prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva.
The Indonesian delegation then visited the Alley of Martyrs to commemorate Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country`s independence and territorial integrity.
In a brief talk with journalists, Sapta Odang said: “Our main goal is to strengthen relationship with Azerbaijan. We’ll hold some meetings and define prospects for our future relations.”
“We closely follow the development of Azerbaijan and support it on the international arena. Azerbaijan and Indonesia are always eager to help each other,” he added.
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