BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 29. The Azerbaijani
Parliament Speaker, Sahiba Gafarova has emphasized the importance
of further expanding relations with Oman during a meeting with the
Foreign Minister of this country, Badr al-Busaidi, as a part of her
official visit to Oman, a source in the parliament told Trend.


During the meeting, the minister noted a positive impact of
relations between the parliaments on ties between the two countries
and peoples, stressing the particular importance of the speaker's
visit in this context.


He also noted significant potential for the political, economic,
tourism, and business cooperation between the two countries. The
official said that parliaments can make an important contribution
to further expanding cooperation in the areas.


Besides, the minister underscored broad opportunities created by
Azerbaijan’s strategic geographical position in the fields of
logistics and transportation, and contribution of Oman’s location
at the crossroads of major international transport routes to the
further expansion of joint cooperation.


Gafarova pointed out during the meeting that the existing
relations between Azerbaijan and Oman are based on solid
foundations and that there are broad prospects for their further
development.


She stressed successfully continuing cooperation between the two
countries within the framework of international organizations, and
consistent support of Oman to Azerbaijan in documents adopted
regarding the protection of the country’s territorial integrity and
sovereignty.


The meeting noted that the opening of Azerbaijan’s embassy in
Oman has created opportunities to elevate bilateral relations to a
higher level. The importance of contacts between the Ministries of
Foreign Affairs and Economy of the two countries was also
highlighted.


Gafarova said that cooperation between the legislative bodies is
highly valued and that consistent efforts are being made to ensure
the continuity of mutual support through parliamentary
diplomacy.


She noted that following the first meeting between the speakers
of the two countries in January 2023, inter-parliamentary
cooperation has expanded significantly, with mutual meetings held
within the framework of various visits and events.


The parties pointed out that the ongoing mutual contacts
contribute to the further strengthening of relations between the
two countries.


The speaker emphasized that Azerbaijan and Oman are peace-loving
states, attaching special importance to preserving stability and
developing cooperation, adding in this context that the development
of relations between the two countries is both logical and
necessary.


Touching upon the humanitarian cooperation issues, the meeting
emphasized the significance of the visit of the Vice-President of
the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Leyla Aliyeva, to Oman in terms of
discussing cultural relations and humanitarian cooperation.


The parties further exchanged views on the current situation in
the region. Gafarova noted that the liberation of Azerbaijani
territories from occupation followed the launch of a peace process
in the region at Azerbaijan’s initiative, and that, particularly
after the Washington summit, important progress has been achieved
toward the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and
Armenia.


Additionally, the meeting noted that efforts to create new
transport links in the region will contribute to stability and
cooperation there.


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