BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 9. Development of
cooperation has been discussed between the parliaments of
Azerbaijan and Lithuania, the statement of the Azerbaijani
parliament says, Trend reports.
The discussion was held during a meeting between the Speaker of
Azerbaijan's Parliament, Sahiba Gafarova, and Lithuanian Prime
Minister Inga Ruginienė, who is on an official visit to the
country.
The meeting included an exchange of views on prospects for the
development of existing friendly relations and mutual cooperation
between the two countries.
Besides, the meeting noted that the official visit of the
Lithuanian prime minister demonstrates the intention to further
expand the sincere relations and cooperation existing between the
states.
Welcoming the guest at the parliament, the speaker noted that
the historically established ties between Azerbaijan and Lithuania,
as well as the friendly relations between the peoples, create a
solid foundation for the development of bilateral cooperation.
The conversation pointed out that the high-level mutual visits
and political dialogue play an important role in expanding
cooperation.
Gafarova noted that the documents signed between the countries
have created a strong legal framework for cooperation and
highlighted the importance of further expanding the contractual and
legal base. The conversation noted importance of developing
economic and trade relations in line with existing potential, and
emphasized additional opportunities in this direction.
Touching upon humaninitarian cooperation, the speaker said that
ties in education and culture play an important role in deepening
relations between the peoples. She noted with satisfaction that a
large number of Azerbaijani students are currently studying in
Lithuanian higher education institutions, and that mutual cultural
events are held.
Mentioning the importance of interparliamentary cooperation, the
meeting stressed that mutual visits and the activities of working
groups on interparliamentary relations contribute to the
development of dialogue between legislative bodies. The importance
of deepening cooperation between profile committees of the
parliaments was discussed.
Ruginienė expressed her gratitude for the warm reception. Noting
great importance attached by her country to developing relations
with Azerbaijan, the guest highlighted the broad existing
opportunities and stressed the importance of cooperation in the
fields of economy, humanitarian affairs, defense, and security.
Mentioning that she is a member of the Azerbaijan friendship
group in the Lithuanian parliament, the guest touched upon the role
of parliaments in developing bilateral relations and undercored the
importance of expanding the activities of working groups and
promoting mutual visits.
After the meeting, the guests viewed the plenary hall of the
Azerbaijani parliament and the Victory Corner established in the
parliament foyer.
At the end, the guests took a commemorative photo.
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