MM SPEAKER MEETS WITH GERMANY'S AMBASSADOR
AzerTag, Azerbaijan
Dec 8 2006
Milli Majlis speaker Ogtay Asadov met December 7 with Peer Christopher
Stanchina, Germany's ambassador to Azerbaijan.
O. Asadov congratulated ambassador on starting his diplomatic
activities in Azerbaijan and wished every success in his work. MM
chairman touched upon the history of Azerbaijan-Germany relations,
saying that following President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Germany in
2004, bilateral relations entered a new era of development. According
to him, the friendship group between the Milli Majlis and Bundestag
plays a key role in strengthening bilateral relations. He pointed
out that in many cases parliamentarians of both countries take the
common positions at the international events.
On the economic ties, O. Asadov said that trade turnover had reached
$288 million over the ten months, exceeding by 43% that of the same
period last year. According to him, there is favorable investment
climate in Azerbaijan, which allows German businessmen easily do
business in the country.
Then, MM speaker briefed German diplomat on the Armenia-Azerbaijan,
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, saying that the conflict initiated by
Armenia poses a threat for not only the region but also for Europe.
O. Asadov expressed gratitude to Germany for supporting Azerbaijan's
territorial integrity.
Ambassador Peer Christopher Stanchina said that rapid development of
Azerbaijan and its European integration is in focus of attention.
Germany is keen on developing ties with Azerbaijan.
The meeting also focused on other issues of mutual concern.
AzerTag, Azerbaijan
Dec 8 2006
Milli Majlis speaker Ogtay Asadov met December 7 with Peer Christopher
Stanchina, Germany's ambassador to Azerbaijan.
O. Asadov congratulated ambassador on starting his diplomatic
activities in Azerbaijan and wished every success in his work. MM
chairman touched upon the history of Azerbaijan-Germany relations,
saying that following President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Germany in
2004, bilateral relations entered a new era of development. According
to him, the friendship group between the Milli Majlis and Bundestag
plays a key role in strengthening bilateral relations. He pointed
out that in many cases parliamentarians of both countries take the
common positions at the international events.
On the economic ties, O. Asadov said that trade turnover had reached
$288 million over the ten months, exceeding by 43% that of the same
period last year. According to him, there is favorable investment
climate in Azerbaijan, which allows German businessmen easily do
business in the country.
Then, MM speaker briefed German diplomat on the Armenia-Azerbaijan,
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, saying that the conflict initiated by
Armenia poses a threat for not only the region but also for Europe.
O. Asadov expressed gratitude to Germany for supporting Azerbaijan's
territorial integrity.
Ambassador Peer Christopher Stanchina said that rapid development of
Azerbaijan and its European integration is in focus of attention.
Germany is keen on developing ties with Azerbaijan.
The meeting also focused on other issues of mutual concern.