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Azerbaijani Minister receives Socialist International leader

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Elmar Mammadyarov

Foreign minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met Secretary General of the Socialist International, Luis Ayala.

The Secretary General praised the ongoing development in Azerbaijan, particularly accomplishments in non-oil sector. Mammadyarov said Azerbaijan has undertaken significant steps to develop its economy and improve welfare of the population.

The Minister briefed Ayala on the negotiation process to settle the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. He noted the Azerbaijani side favors resolution of the problem on the updated Madrid principles.

Ayala, in turn, said the Socialist International was interested in cooperation with “such an important country as Azerbaijan”. He pointed out settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict was in the focus of his organization. The Secretary General added the dispute must be settled soon.

Ayala briefed the Azerbaijani minister on a meeting held by the Socialist International in Yerevan this June. He enquired about the opportunities to hold the Organization`s next meeting in Baku.

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