BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 26. Speaker of the
Azerbaijani Parliament Sahiba Gafarova met with the King of the
Kingdom of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, during her official
visit to the country, the parliamentary press service told Trend.
Gafarova conveyed the greetings of Azerbaijani President Ilham
Aliyev to the King of Bahrain during the meeting. In turn, King
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa requested that his regards be passed on to
the president of Azerbaijan.
During their discussion, King Hamad highlighted Azerbaijan’s
development and the importance of deepening bilateral relations. He
also emphasized the positive role that parliaments play in
strengthening cooperation between countries.
Gafarova noted that relations between Azerbaijan and Bahrain are
built on friendship, mutual trust, and respect. She added that the
strong political ties between the two nations create opportunities
for collaboration in areas such as the economy, investment, and
tourism. She also marked the anniversary of diplomatic relations
between Azerbaijan and Bahrain this year, expressing satisfaction
with the countries’ mutual support within international
organizations.
Highlighting the significance of her visit, Gafarova said it
marks the first official trip by an Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker
to Bahrain. She noted that reciprocal visits and active engagement
between parliamentary leaders and deputies contribute to deepening
legislative cooperation.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on other topics
of mutual interest.
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