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Croatian president meets Azerbaijani parliament speaker

24 October 2016 [20:45] - TODAY.AZ

By  Trend


Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Parliament Ogtay Asadov has met President of the Republic of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, who is on an official visit in Azerbaijan.

Asadov spoke about the Azerbaijani-Croatian relations.

He noted that Croatia was one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan’s independence.

“We celebrate 20th anniversary of establishment of relations. Our relations are on a level of strategic partnership,” he said.

Asadov stressed the role of reciprocal visits of the heads of states in developing these ties.

He said this visit of the Croatian president would give a push to developing bonds.

Speaking on importance of comprehensive development of relations, Asadov also stressed the significance of boosting economic cooperation.

He underlined the activity of the friendship group operating in the parliaments.

President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic highlighted the similarities between the two countries.

She stressed the necessity of boosting economic cooperation.

The Croatian president also said there are good opportunities for development of cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and science.

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic said Croatia supports the peaceful settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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