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By Nigar Orujova

Chairman of the Standing Committee on International and Inter-Parliamentary Relations of the Azerbaijan Parliament met Israeli Prime Minister on November 14.

Samad Seyidov arrived in Israel to participate in events dedicated to the Days of Azerbaijan, and will stay in the country from November 13 to November 17.

At the meeting, Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope that both sides will make their best efforts to intensify bilateral and multilateral relations and develop mutually beneficial cooperation.

The Days of Azerbaijan in Israel are organized by the Israel-Azerbaijan International Association, and supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Israeli Foreign Ministry.

Seyidov held a meeting with Chairman of the Israel-Azerbaijan Inter-Parliamentary Commission Amnon Cohen who is also a member of Knesset from "Shas" ultra-religious party.

The issues of inter-parliamentary relations were discussed at the meeting, and the two sides reached an agreement on promoting mutual visits by parliamentarians.

Seyidov also held a meeting with Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, member of the "Likud" ruling party. Edelstein conveyed his greetings to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and congratulated him on his re-election.

The parliamentarians discussed the possibility of collaboration between the two parliaments in international organizations like the European Union and the European Parliament.

During the Days of Azerbaijan, the public will be provided with detailed information about the history, culture, traditions, dynamic development, and achievements of Azerbaijan, as well as the problems faced by the country.

Days of Azerbaijan in Israel which started in September aims to familiarize Israeli people with Azerbaijan's culture and history.