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By Aynur Jafarova

Azerbaijani-Kyrgyz relations were mulled as Azerbaijani ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hidayat Orujov has met Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament Asilbek Jeenbekov.

Speaking of Azerbaijan`s achievements in past years, Jeenbekov stressed the importance of further boosting relations between the two countries in various fields, AzerTag state news agency reported.

Jeenbekov said his country was keen to implement joint projects with Azerbaijan in economic sphere. As far as cooperation in cultural sphere, he spoke of the progress achieved over the last years in the relevant field.

Jeenbekov also praised the decision on designing a park in memory of Azerbaijan's national leader Heydar Aliyev in Bishkek, who had special services in strengthening friendly relations between the two countries and nations.

Orujov, in turn, highlighted boosting Azerbaijani-Kyrgyz parliamentary relations and stressed the importance of further development of cooperation.

Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan was established on January 19, 1993.

Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan are working together to strengthen their partnership in industry, trade, communications, and transport. The two countries also intend to develop cooperation between their justice authorities.

Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan signed an agreement on a new air service which envisaged regular passenger and cargo flights between the two countries.