Asadov meets IRIB President

Oqtay Asadov said the relations between Azerbaijan and Iran have strengthened since his country regained its independence.

He stressed the important role both countries' presidents played in developing the bilateral ties.

"Our presidents signed over 70 documents during their reciprocal visits creating a legal basis for the expansion of relations in all spheres. Our parliaments should take maximum advantage of this to deepen their ties as well," the Speaker said.

Speaking on the interparliamentary cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran, Oqtay Asadov said its not satisfactory today.

"I have invited the Chairman of the Iranian Parliament to visit Azerbaijan. I believe the visit, which will take place this year, will contribute to development of our interparliamentary ties," the Azerbaijan Speaker added.

Izzatullah Zarghami relayed sincere greetings from Iranian Speaker.

He said his country is keen to enhance its ties with "friendly and fraternal" Azerbaijan.

Zarghami also stressed the necessity to organize reciprocal visits by both countries' deputies to boost the bilateral interparliamentary cooperation. AzerTAg