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Poland attaches particular importance to co-op with Azerbaijan (PHOTO)

Politics Materials 11 April 2017 17:12 (UTC +04:00)
Poland attaches particular importance to cooperation with Azerbaijan, said Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski, as he met his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.
Poland attaches particular importance to co-op with Azerbaijan (PHOTO)

Baku, Azerbaijan, April 11

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Poland attaches particular importance to cooperation with Azerbaijan, said Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski, as he met his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.

The ministers expressed satisfaction with the current state of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Poland and exchanged views on the expansion of cooperation in various fields. They emphasized the high-level mutual visits which contribute to the enhancement of cooperation.

The sides stressed that during this period both countries have signed 35 legal documents and 12 more drafts are under consideration.

The ministers commended the activity of Intergovernmental Commission and Azerbaijan-Poland inter-parliamentary friendship groups as well as regular political consultations between the foreign ministries of two countries.

Touching upon the transport projects launched with Azerbaijan’s initiative and participation, particularly East-West and North-South corridors, Mammadyarov noted that Poland may also get benefited from the opportunities provided by these routes.

The ministers discussed the arranging the reciprocal visits of the relevant sectorial ministers and the development of cooperation in the fields of defense industry and marine transport between the two countries.

Mammadyarov informed his interlocutor about the negotiations process on the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He expressed his gratitude to Poland for its support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognized borders and resolution of the conflict based on these principles.

Mammadyarov also underlined the importance of taking unified attitude and applying the same principles to all conflicts.

The sides reviewed the implementation of direct flights and issues of development of tourism between the two countries.

Waszczykowski noted the importance of mutual support within the international organizations.

Ministers touched upon Azerbaijan-European Union relations as well.

Welcoming the mandate endorsed by the European Union Council to launch negotiations on Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mammadyarov expressed his assurance that this agreement will provide an important framework for the comprehensive development of relations between Azerbaijan and the EU.

Following the meeting, ministers held a joint press conference.

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