SPEAKER MEETS WITH UNITED KINGDOM'S DELEGATION TO IPU
TREND, Azerbaijan
Oct 9 2006
Chairman of Azerbaijan's Parliament Oqtay Asadov met October 9 with the
delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
to the Inter-Parliamentary Union - an international organization of
the Parliaments of sovereign States.
Mr. Asadov spoke of the history of Azerbaijan's relationship with
Great Britain, and stressed the role of both countries' leaders in
development of the bilateral ties.
Oqtay Asadov informed the guests about progress made by Azerbaijan
as well as the reforms conducted in the country.
The Speaker also spoke of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over
Nagorno-Karabakh, adding Azerbaijan highly appreciates Great Britain's
stance on this dispute.
"We believe that as a permanent member of the United Nations Security
Council, Great Britain will seek implementation of UN resolutions",
Mr. Asadov noted.
Head of the delegation Jenkins Brian said this is his first visit to
Azerbaijan, stressing he was impressed at what he saw in this country.
He said members of his delegation, who are representatives of various
political parties, are also pleased to be in Azerbaijan.
Oqtay Asadov and the guests also discussed a wide range of other
issues of mutual concern.
TREND, Azerbaijan
Oct 9 2006
Chairman of Azerbaijan's Parliament Oqtay Asadov met October 9 with the
delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
to the Inter-Parliamentary Union - an international organization of
the Parliaments of sovereign States.
Mr. Asadov spoke of the history of Azerbaijan's relationship with
Great Britain, and stressed the role of both countries' leaders in
development of the bilateral ties.
Oqtay Asadov informed the guests about progress made by Azerbaijan
as well as the reforms conducted in the country.
The Speaker also spoke of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over
Nagorno-Karabakh, adding Azerbaijan highly appreciates Great Britain's
stance on this dispute.
"We believe that as a permanent member of the United Nations Security
Council, Great Britain will seek implementation of UN resolutions",
Mr. Asadov noted.
Head of the delegation Jenkins Brian said this is his first visit to
Azerbaijan, stressing he was impressed at what he saw in this country.
He said members of his delegation, who are representatives of various
political parties, are also pleased to be in Azerbaijan.
Oqtay Asadov and the guests also discussed a wide range of other
issues of mutual concern.