As APA reports, Shumilkin said that the Azerbaijani Diaspora's very active in Kharkov: "Representatives of the Azerbaijani Diaspora played great role in development of the city. Azerbaijanis are the pride of our city".

The mayor noted that all necessary conditions were created for different nations to live and act together, and this is the main factor promoting Kharkov's development.

Development of Ukraine-Azerbaijan relations was also discussed at the meeting. The Ambassador Talat Aliyev, in his turn, informed the Mayor of socioeconomic development in Azerbaijan.