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Azerbaijan puts special emphasis on its relationship with the Czech Republic, Parliamentary Speaker Ogtay Asadov said at a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Relations of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, Jan Hamacek.

Asadov stressed the importance of the reciprocal visits and meetings at various levels in terms of further bolstering the bilateral relations.

"Azerbaijan`s integration into Europe is one of the foreign policy priorities of the official Baku", Asadov said.

Appraising the economic relations between the two nations, he said wide opportunities exist for boosting the relations in non-oil sphere.

Speaking about the parliament's role on deepening bilateral relations, Asadov praised exchanging views of both countries` MPs in the various international organizations.

He hailed Azerbaijan`s contributions to the energy security of Europe.

Asadov also praised efforts by the Czech Parliament towards the recognition of the Khojaly massacre, and voiced hope that the Karabakh problem would be solved on the basis of norms and principles of international law, and in accordance of principles of territorial integrity of States.

Jan Hamacek, in turn, said the Czech Republic was interested in cooperation with Azerbaijan.

Noting the importance of activity of the friendship groups of both countries` Parliaments, he said the country was ready to share its experience with Azerbaijan in the field of integration to the European structures.