Azerbaijani and Egyptian FMs hold political consultation

Azerbaijani deputy foreign minister Khalaf Khalafov pointed out importance of this consultation in terms of continuing political dialogue between the two states. Egyptian deputy foreign minister Fatima al-Zahra said her country is ready to develop relations with Azerbaijan in all spheres noting her visit in Baku aims at continuing the political consultations launched in Cairo, strengthening bilateral relations and discussing offers for developing the cooperation.

According to APA, the sides also exchanged views on the prospects of efficient cooperation between the two countries in the frames of international organizations, in particular the UN and OIC as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. The sides also discussed the results of the negotiating process between Armenia and Azerbaijan for the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The Egyptian visitor was informed in detail about Armenia's aggressive policy and unconstructive stance regarding the negotiating process.

The sides stressed the importance of developing relations in economic, commercial, scientific, cultural, tourism, health, educational and other spheres and noted it is very significant to strengthen the law-contract base from this aspect.

The discussions at the meeting also focused on establishing a direct air relation between Cairo and Egypt, prospects of cooperation in the frames of TRACECA project, relations with the European Union and mutual cooperation. They also exchanged views on Baku's hosting the next meeting of Egypt-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission early in 2007.