BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25.
Development of relations in various directions has been positively
assessed between Azerbaijan and Qatar.


The Press and Public Relations Department of the Milli Majlis
(Parliament of Azerbaijan) announced this following the meeting of
the Parliament Speaker, Sahiba Gafarova, with the Speaker of the
Shura Council of Qatar, Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim.


According to the report, the meeting was held during the visit
of Al-Ghanim to Azerbaijan to participate in the 20th Session of
the Parliamentary Union Conference of the Member States of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).


The meeting expressed satisfaction with the development of
relations between Azerbaijan and Qatar in various fields and
emphasized the role of mutual visits and meetings in further
expanding relations.


During the conversation, the cooperation between Azerbaijan and
Qatar within regional and international organizations was also
underscored. It was noted that the countries work together within
the framework of the UN, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and the
OIC.


The meeting also expressed satisfaction with the high level of
relations between the parliaments of the two countries. It was
emphasized that the Shura Council closely participates in the work
of the Parliamentary Network of NAM, established at the initiative
of President Ilham Aliyev.


Gafarova said that Azerbaijan has always respected the
territorial integrity of all countries. She noted that Azerbaijan
supports the peace agenda to maintain peace in the South Caucasus
against the backdrop of the events taking place around the
region.


The Qatari official, expressing gratitude for the hospitality
shown, noted the importance of the 20th Session of the Conference
of the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States (PUIC). He said
that this important event is a favorable platform for discussing
regional and international issues and further development of
bilateral relations between the member states of the organization.
Congratulating Azerbaijan on the transfer of the chairmanship of
the organization, Al-Ghanim expressed his confidence that the
activities of PUIC will further expand during the chairmanship of
our country.


The guest said that the joint commission in the economic, trade,
and technical fields between the governments of the two countries
is successfully operating.


He also emphasized the active participation of the delegations
of the Parliament of Azerbaijan in regional and international
organizations and brought to attention their intention to expand
inter-parliamentary relations with Azerbaijan.


During the conversation, the guest expressed his high
appreciation for the restoration and reconstruction work carried
out by Azerbaijan in the liberated territories.


The meeting also exchanged views on other issues of mutual
interest.