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BAKU – Azerbaijani Ambassador to Mexico Ilgar Mukhtarov who has concurrent accreditation to Columbia has presented his credentials to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, the Azerbaijani embassy in Mexico said.

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for development of relations, energy cooperation opportunities and expansion of political ties.

Mukhtarov briefed the Columbian president on Azerbaijan’s history, culture and economy and the ongoing negotiations to settle the country’s long-standing conflict with Armenia over Nagorno Karabakh.

Mukhtarov also met with ministers of foreign affairs, energy, transport, commerce as well as representatives of Diplomatic Academy of Colombia and members of the country’s parliament.

Expansion of political, economic, trade, cultural and educational cooperation between the two countries was discussed during the meetings.