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Azerbaijani-Montenegrin relations strengthen

24 May 2016 18:09 (UTC+04:00)
Azerbaijani-Montenegrin relations strengthen

By Rashid Shirinov

An Azerbaijani delegation led by Parliamentary Speaker Ogtay Asadov visited Podgorica on May 20-22 to join the celebrations over Montenegro's Independence Day.

During the visit, Asadov met with Montenegrin leader Filip Vujanovic, who praised the bilateral ties.

Asadov, on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev and Azerbaijani nation, congratulated Montenegrins on the country’s Independence Day.

The official further noted that mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Montenegrin officials are essential for developing the cooperation of the states.

Asadov noted that the countries should increase holding business forums and improving business ties in order to get the further advance of economic sphere indicators.

“In this regard we welcome the establishment of the Intergovernmental Economic Commission. Today Azerbaijan is a reliable partner of Europe in energy sector. Important steps are being taken towards the realization of the Southern Gas Corridor,” he said.

He also hailed the role of the parliaments in developing the bilateral relations, saying “we highly appreciate the existence of interparliamentary friendship groups in the two countries' legislative bodies”.

Speaking about the Nagorno-Karabakh problem and Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan, Asadov said that Armenia ignores international organizations' conflict-related resolutions.

“Armenia continues to pursue its aggressive policy against Azerbaijan. We believe that the conflict will soon find its just resolution within the territorial integrity of countries with support of the international community.”

In turn, Filip Vujanovic thanked the Azerbaijani delegation for its congratulation and noted that Montenegro is interested in improvement of its relations with Azerbaijan in the future.

The sides exchanged views on the prospects of development of inter-parliamentary relations, regional and other issues.

During the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation joined the events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Montenegro’s independence.

Asadov put flowers at the bust of the great Azerbaijani poet, Huseyn Javid, in the central park of Podgorica. The park was renovated on the initiative of President Ilham Aliyev in 2013.

Relations between the two countries are dynamically developing in all directions.

Montenegro is interested in attracting investments from Azerbaijan. It has created a very flexible environment with a low percentage of taxation for businessmen.

The countries develop their relations in the fields of education, tourism and exchange of students. Starting from July 16 and lasting to September, direct flights from Azerbaijan to Montenegro will be launched.

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