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By Nazrin Gadimova

Hungary is preparing to simplify procedures for issuing visas for Azerbaijani citizens.

Hungarian State Secretary, and the co-chairman of the joint intergovernmental commission, Peter Szijjarto, who is on visit to Baku, told journalists on January 27.

Szijjarto said Hungary intends outsourcing the work of processing visa applications and issuing visas.

"In a short time not only the embassy, but companies will do these works," he said.

The launch of Baku -Budapest direct flights, according to the diplomat, made ​​a great contribution to the development of business relations between the two countries, particularly in the tourism sector.

Szijjarto also noted that Azerbaijan and Hungary are preparing a number of agreements in the field of air transport.

Hungary recognized Azerbaijan's independence in 1991, and diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in April 1992. The bilateral relations, which are at a high level and are based on friendship and mutual interests, have paved the way for the development of cooperation in various fields.

Moreover, Azerbaijan and Hungary have great opportunities for the expansion of economic cooperation, establishment of relations between the players of the securities market, as well as exchange of experience and knowledge in this sector.

A trading house was established in Azerbaijan in 2012 to develop the country's cooperation with Hungarian medium-sized businesses.