Сhairman of the Azerbaijani Parliament`s Standing Committee on International Relations and Interparliamentary Cooperation Samad Seyidov has met Vice-Chairman of the European Parliament`s Committee on Foreign Affairs Fiorello Provera.
Samad Seyidov has met Fiorello Provera.
Touching upon the Italy-Azerbaijan interparliamentary relations, Seyidov praised the activity of friendship groups at both parliaments.
He also praised the two countries` all-round cooperation, in particular in the economic, cultural, humanitarian and social areas.
Seyidov also highlighted the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, expressing regret over the fact 'Armenia continues to reject the conflict-related resolutions'.
'The UN General Assembly adopted four resolutions demanding an unconditional and immediate withdrawal of the Armenian armed forces from Azerbaijan`s occupied lands. However, these and other resolutions by other international organizations still remain unfulfilled. And Armenia continues its aggressive policy.'
Provera highlighted prospects for European Parliament-Azerbaijan and Italy-Azerbaijan cooperation.
He praised bilateral relations and interparliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
Provera expressed assurance for soonest settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh dispute by peaceful means.
Provera said the Italian Senate adopted a resolution on the South Caucasus in early 2010, adding 'according to the resolution, regional conflicts, including Nagorno-Karabakh dispute must be settled based on the principles of territorial integrity of the countries'.
Azerbaijani MPs, who attended the meeting, praised the Italian parliament`s resolution, expressing hope 'Italy will always back Azerbaijan`s just position'.
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