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By Nazrin Gadimova

A regular meeting of the Croatia-Azerbaijan friendship society was held on December 6.

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry reported that the meeting brought together Chairman of the friendship society, former President of Croatia, Stjepan Mesic, Secretary General of Croatia's Union of Friendship Societies Andrija Karafilipovic, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Croatia Kamil Khasiyev and more than 30 community members, including public figures and journalists.

Addressing the meeting, Karafilipovic provided detailed information on the activities of the friendship society throughout the year and its results.

Khasiyev, in turn, said relations between Croatia and Azerbaijan are developing intensively, based on mutual visits.

He said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Croatia in March 2013 gave an impetus to the development of bilateral relations.

The diplomat also spoke about the rich history and culture of Azerbaijan.

Speaking at the event, a new member of the friendship society, winner of "What do I know about Azerbaijan?" competition Ines Benic shared her impressions from a trip to Azerbaijan.

Moreover, new members joined the Croatia-Azerbaijan friendship society during the event. Later, a short film about Azerbaijan was shown at the meeting.

The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in January, 1995. The legal framework for bilateral cooperation includes 19 documents.