Portuguese envoy to visit ADA University
By Amina Nazarli
ADA University will host an event on the occasion of Portuguese Ambassador to Baku, Paula Silva’s presenting her credentials to the country’s president on March 30.
Silva will inaugurate the Exhibition “Portuguese Language” and also discuss the theme “Portuguese Language as a Bridge to other Cultures” during a short lecture, the embassy reported.
President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Portugal Paula Leal da Silva on March 26.
Azerbaijan and Portugal established successful relations despite the geographical distance between the two countries. The two sides have a high potential for cooperation in the fields of information technologies, tourism, construction, agriculture, health and education
The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Portugal amounted to $332.13 million, including the volume of import $19.49 million, export $312.64 million during January to September, 2016.
The share of Portugal in foreign trade turnover of Azerbaijan was 2.16, as well as 0.30 percent for import and 3.56 percent for export during the first nine months of last year.
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