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By Aynur Jafarova

Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic have discussed the role of interparliamentary cooperation in the development of relations between the two countries.

The discussions were held between Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament Vojtech Filip and Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Valeh Alasgarov on October 14.

Filip stressed the importance of the activities of friendship groups established in the legislative bodies of the two countries.

He expressed confidence that his visit to Azerbaijan would contribute to developing relations, especially interparliamentary ties between the two countries.

Alasgarov, for his part, said relations between the two countries were built on the foundation of mutual confidence.

He also underlined the importance of high-level reciprocal visits in terms of strengthening the bilateral ties.

The Azerbaijani side also stressed the necessity of boosting relations between Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic on all fronts, including in the fields of economy, culture, science and education.

The Czech delegation also met with members of the Agrarian Policy Committee of the Parliament.

Committee Chairman Eldar Ibrahimov spoke about the progress gained in Azerbaijan's agriculture sector, as well as measures conducted in this field.

He said Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic enjoy great capacity to increase the trade turnover.

Filip, for his part, stressed the importance to develop Azerbaijani-Czech relations in various fields, including in the agrarian sector.

The Czech Republic recognized the independence Azerbaijan on January 8, 1992. Diplomatic relations between two countries were established in January 1993. Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic are interested in future development of mutual cooperation within UN, OSCE, NATO, EU and other international organizations.