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Portuguese FM: Cooperation with Azerbaijan is vital (PHOTOS)

Politics Materials 15 July 2010 15:47 (UTC +04:00)
Portugal intends to develop cooperation with Azerbaijan in all sectors, Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado told media in Baku.
Portuguese FM: Cooperation with Azerbaijan is vital (PHOTOS)

Azerbaijan, Baku, July 15 / Trend S. Agayeva /

Portugal intends to develop cooperation with Azerbaijan in all sectors, Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado told media in Baku.

"The positions of the two countries coincide on many issues. We intend to further develop our relations," he said at a briefing during his visit to Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan is an active member of the EU Eastern Partnership Program.

Portugal is ready to assist countries in developing relations with the EU, Amado said.

The FM also invited his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov for an official visit to Lisbon.

During the trip, the sides signed an agreement on ministerial consultations and initated the signing of a visa-free agreement for citizens with diplomatic and official passports.

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