Azerbaijan, Baku, Sept. 24 /Trend, M.Aliyev/
Ambassador of Tajikistan Zokir Vezirov noted the undeniable importance of independence and sovereignty at a ceremony celebrating the 19th anniversary of the independence of the republic on Friday.
"The main factor of the independence is the energy independence," the ambassador said, noting that one of the largest energy reservoirs of the world is constructed in Tajikistan.
The road infrastructure is also actively developing in Tajikistan, he said. The ambassador appreciated the high level of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan, expressing the hope that the brotherly relations will continue to develop.
Azerbaijani minister of ecology and natural resources Huseyngulu Bagirov also addressed the ceremony. He also noted the positive trend in the Azerbaijan-Tajikistan relations, saying that they are developing.
"Azerbaijan is interested in intensifying cooperation with Tajikistan, as it is in the interests of both countries," he said.