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Parliament's speaker meets UK delgation to IPU

09 October 2006 [22:56] - TODAY.AZ
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. AzerTAg

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