Romania’s role in development of Azerbaijan-EU ties hailed
By Laman Ismayilova
The high level development of bilateral political relations based on strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Romania was highlighted, as Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has met outgoing Romanian Ambassador Daniel Cristian Ciobanu in Baku on July 20.
The sides noted the importance of high-level reciprocal visits in the development of relations between the two countries. They expressed satisfaction with increasing of trade turnover between the two countries during last years and mentioned the favorable opportunities for the various fields of economy, as well as development of cooperation in the fields of energy and transportation.
Touching upon the importance of regional energy and transportation infrastructure projects with Azerbaijan’s participation and initiative, Mammadyarov underlined that these projects will strongly contribute to the increasing of links between Caspian and Black Sea basin.
The minister also emphasized the role of Romania in the development of Azerbaijan-EU, Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation as the first EU country, which signed the Strategic Partnership Agreement.
The ambassador, in turn, stressed that his country always supports Azerbaijan's just position within international organizations.
Noting the cooperation in the field of energy between the two countries, the ambassador mentioned the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between SOCAR and Romanian Transgaz company.
Mammadyarov praised Romania’s position on the settlement of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict based on the territorial integrity, sovereignty and internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan.
Ciobanu expressed his gratitude for the support rendered to fulfill successfully his diplomatic activities in Azerbaijan, while the minister expressed his gratitude to the ambassador for his contributions to the development of political dialogue and friendship based on the strategic partnership.
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