BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 20. Speaker of the
Azerbaijani Parliament, Sahiba Gafarova, met with a delegation led
by Montenegro’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ervin
Ibrahimović, on December 20, the parliament’s Press and Public
Relations Department told Trend reports.
The meeting focused on the current state and prospects of the
friendly and partnership-based relations between Azerbaijan and
Montenegro.
Gafarova emphasized that the visit is of great importance in
further strengthening the sincere relations and active political
dialogue established between the two countries.
High-level mutual visits were highlighted as a driving force in
strengthening interstate relations and shaping the bilateral
agenda. In this regard, special attention was given to President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev’s official visit to
Montenegro in 2013, as well as President of Montenegro Jakov
Milatović’s visit to Azerbaijan in November 2024 within the
framework of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), during which he met
with President Ilham Aliyev. These visits were recognized as making
a significant contribution to the development of friendly and
cooperative ties between the two nations.
The discussion also explored a wide range of areas within the
bilateral agenda, including economic cooperation, tourism,
investment, and more. It was emphasized that an active and
constructive political dialogue not only strengthens existing
partnerships but also opens new avenues for collaboration, while
humanitarian and cultural initiatives were underscored as vital
elements in bringing the two peoples closer together.
Parliamentary cooperation was highlighted as a cornerstone of
bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on the role of
parliamentary diplomacy. Gafarova spoke with satisfaction about her
official visit to Montenegro in April 2024 and the high-level
meetings she held there, recalling also visits by speakers of the
Montenegrin parliament to Azerbaijan over the years. She
underscored the significance of sustained contacts between
legislative bodies, mutual visits, and the activities of
parliamentary friendship groups, noting that these engagements are
vital for fostering a robust interparliamentary dialogue. The
exchange of legislative experience between parliamentary committees
and the strengthening of mutual support within international
parliamentary organizations were also emphasized as key factors in
deepening collaboration.
Ibrahimović reaffirmed his country’s strong commitment to
developing relations with Azerbaijan, praising the close political
dialogue between the two nations. He expressed gratitude for the
Parliament Speaker’s visit to Montenegro last year, highlighting
its positive impact on advancing bilateral ties.
He also noted that Azerbaijan had been Montenegro’s largest
investor in 2019 and stressed the strategic importance of the
tourism sector in strengthening interstate relations. He
highlighted the wide-ranging opportunities for further deepening
cooperation in this field.
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