Baku, Azerbaijan, April 29. Ali Ahmadov, First
Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament, hosted a meeting with
members of the Italian Parliamentary Friendship Group with
Azerbaijan at the Inter-Parliamentary Union on April 29, the
Parliamentary Public Relations and Press Department told Trend.
Welcoming the guests, Ahmadov underscored the robust
relationship between Azerbaijan and Italy, particularly in
economic, cultural, and political realms. He highlighted the
importance of inter-parliamentary dialogue in fostering stronger
economic and political ties, noting the export of Azerbaijani oil
and gas to Italy as a prime example of their reliable partnership.
Ahmadov also acknowledged Italy’s unwavering support for Azerbaijan
during the 30-year-long Armenian occupation of Azerbaijani
territories.
Salvatore Caiata, a member of the Standing Committee for
Environment, Territory, and Public Works of the Chamber of
Deputies, expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality. Hailing the
crucial role of reciprocal visits of the heads of state of Italy
and Azerbaijan in the development of bilateral relations, he
touched upon the prospects for cooperation between Italy and
Azerbaijan in the construction sector, noting that joint projects
in this area would make a significant contribution to the economic
growth of both countries.
As the meeting concluded, both sides expressed a shared
commitment to advancing Azerbaijan-Italy relations and exploring
new areas of cooperation.
The talks also saw the participation of Azer Karimli, head of
the Azerbaijan-Italy Inter-Parliamentary Relations Working Group,
among other key officials.
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