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By Amina Nazarli

Baku and Warsaw have considered prospects for developing the bilateral relations in variety of fields, as Deputy Speaker of Azerbaijan`s Parliament Valeh Alasgarov met a Polish delegation led by National Education Minister Anna Zalewska.

The sides expressed confidence that inter-parliamentary ties would further develop between the two countries.

Alasgarov also provided an insight into the country`s history, as well as its traditions, culture. The deputy speaker said that Baku has always been a place where many nationalities live, and there have always been various religious denominations.

He brought to the attention that Polish specialists took part in the construction of a number of architectural gems of Baku. They also contributed to the process of creating the national army back in 1918.

Alasgarov further noted the importance of strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation in terms of sharing experience and information.

Zalewska, in turn, recalled President Ilham Aliyev`s visit to her country. She noted that reciprocal visits give a push to developing bonds. “There are good opportunities for cooperation in the economic field,” the Minister added.

She also highlighted the 41st World Scout Conference held in Baku, expressing the hope that the meetings of the Scouts in 2023 will be held in Poland.

The MP of Polish Sejm, Peter Ciesliński, also expressed confidence that the existing cooperation between the countries in various fields will continue to develop in the future.

Poland and Azerbaijan having 25-year-old diplomatic relations enjoy significant prospects to expand cooperation in the agricultural, industrial, ICT, tourism and energy sectors. More than 20 companies of Poland operate in Azerbaijan, especially in trade, industry, transport, service, construction, insurance, banking and other fields.

Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee reported that the trade turnover with Poland amounted to $18.202 million in January-April 2017.

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