Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova has met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alim Bayel.
During the meeting, they acknowledged the rich history of friendship and brotherly ties between the two nations, emphasizing that bilateral relations continue to develop successfully based on shared values, common history, religion, and language. Speaker Sahiba Gafarova highlighted that both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, as independent states, build upon rich statehood traditions and continue their progress accordingly today.
The Speaker of the Milli Majlis highlighted the central role of the ties between the heads of state in the progress of bilateral relations, as reported by the Press and Public Relations Department of the Milli Majlis. She emphasized the contribution to the ongoing expansion of cooperation through reciprocal visits, meetings, and documents signed between the two sides to date. Additionally, she noted that Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have cooperated fruitfully in international organizations, including the Organization of Turkic States.
Reflecting on her official visit to Kazakhstan, Sahiba Gafarova expressed satisfaction with the meetings held. She also highlighted with pleasure the visit of the Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Koshanov, to Baku last year for the special session of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan held in honor of the 100th anniversary of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev.
The Speaker of the Milli Majlis then addressed Azerbaijan's successful de-occupation of its territories and the restoration of sovereignty. She expressed regret over the double standards prevailing in the world, stating that certain countries unable to accept Azerbaijan's achievements take unfair and biased stances toward the country. Gafarova specifically highlighted France's recent attitude toward Azerbaijan, referring to the latest resolution of the French Senate passed a few days ago as a clear manifestation of hypocrisy. She added that France demonstrates open contempt for international law standards and principles by taking such steps.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan, Alim Bayel, expressed satisfaction with the dynamic advancement of relations between the two countries. He mentioned the contribution to this process from the productive work and mutual visits of the heads of state. Bayel affirmed his commitment, in his role as ambassador, to spare no effort for the continued growth of the relationship.
The meeting saw discussions on the joint projects of the two countries, the progress of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor, the installation of a fiber optic communication line across the Caspian seabed, and the shipping of crude oil from Kazakhstan across Azerbaijan.
The parties acknowledged that Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are enhancing humanitarian cooperation as well, emphasizing that such efforts bring the nations closer together. They also highlighted the Kazakhstan Culture Days held in Azerbaijan last year. The sides exchanged opinions on other matters of shared interest during the conversation.
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Speaker of the Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, also met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Azerbaijan, Ilhom Abdurahmon. Gafarova emphasized the fraternal and friendly nature of the relations between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and discussed the ongoing efforts to ensure a continued expansion of political, economic, trading, transport, logistical, and other cooperation. The immense importance of reciprocal visits and meetings of the heads of state, as well as the documents signed for the progress of relations, was underscored. Gafarova also spoke about the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan within international organizations.
They discussed the successful progress of high-level bilateral relations in the parliamentary dimension as well. Sahiba Gafarova fondly recalled the meetings held during her visit to Tajikistan and mentioned the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between both countries' parliaments. Gafarova emphasized that this agreement laid a foundation for even greater expansion of cooperation. She highlighted the importance of interaction between the two sides' parliamentary committees and the work done by the friendship groups, all contributing to the continued progress of bilateral ties in general.
The Ambassador of Tajikistan to Azerbaijan, Ilhom Abdurahmon, expressed that his country attaches great importance to advancing relations with friendly Azerbaijan and values them highly. Abdurahmon highlighted the significant role played by reciprocal visits on various levels in the progress of bilateral relations.
