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    Anadolu Agency, Turkey
    July 8 2004

    Environment And Forestry Minister Pepe In Baku


    ''WE SHOULD IMPROVE COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN''


    BAKU - Turkish Environment & Forestry Minister Osman Pepe, who is on
    an official visit to Azerbaijan said on Thursday that Turkey and
    Azerbaijan should increase cooperation as a matter of friendship
    between the two countries.

    Pepe met Azerbaijani Ecology and Natural Resources Minister
    Huseyngulu Bagirov.

    Stating that there were significant changes in environment and world
    climate, Pepe said that living in a healthy environment was among
    basic human rights. Studies on forestation were speeded up in Turkey
    recently, Pepe underlined. He also added that cooperation between the
    two countries would conribute to the prosperity of both countries.

    Bagirov, on the other nad, gave information about Azerbaijani Ecology
    and Natural Resources Ministry's activities.

    Stating that there were some problems on fresh water, Bagirov said
    that some rivers, including Aras River of Turkey, was polluted in
    Armenia at great extent before reaching Azerbaijan. Bagirov noted
    that they were concerned to face serious problems in the near future.


    He stressed that they could cooperate with Turkish companies on water
    treatment and fishery.

    Pepe and Turkish businessmen accompanying him, met also Azerbaijani
    Economic Development Minister Farhad Aliyev, sources said.

    Investment and cooperation opportunities were discussed in the
    meeting.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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