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Speaker of Azerbaijan`s parliament, Milli Majlis, Ogtay Asadov has met Slovakia`s deputy Prime Minister, foreign and European affairs minister Miroslav Lajčák.

Asadov recalled Lajčák`s visit to Azerbaijan in 2010, describing it as "fruitful". The speaker noted that the Slovakia-Azerbaijan business forum held in Baku in 2010 was successful. "As a result of this forum five Slovakian companies have invested in Azerbaijan."

Asadov pointed out that European integration was one of priorities of the country`s foreign policy.

According to him, development of political, economic and cultural relations with Slovakia meets Baku`s interests. He added the fact that an Azerbaijan-Slovakia friendship group operate in Milli Majlis would contribute to expansion of interparliamentary ties.

The speaker said Azerbaijan was the most developing economy in the South Caucasus region and the country plays significant role in ensuring Europe`s energy security. He added that without Azerbaijan`s participation no projects could be implemented in the region.

Asadov also touched upon the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, saying it hinders economic development of the region.

Lajčák said prospects for economic cooperation were the main focus of attention at their meetings in Baku.

"As a member of NATO and European Union, Slovakia supports Azerbaijan`s policy of integration."

Lajčák said separatism was a danger not only to Europe, but the entire world. He added Slovakia backs Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity.