BAKU: Reception In Milli Majlis

AzerTag, Azerbaijan
Oct 28, 2004

RECEPTION IN MILLI MAJLIS
[October 28, 2004, 18:00:25]

On 28 October, Chairman of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Republic
(Azerbaijan Parliament) Murtuz Alaskarov has received ambassador of
Turkey Ahmad Unal Chevigez on termination of his diplomatic mission
in Azerbaijan, correspondent of AzerTAj reported.

Greeting the guest, Mr. Alaskarov spoke of the role of the heads of
state in development of the relations between the fraternal countries,
of contributions of the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev. He
noted that President Ilham Aliyev confidently continues the political
line of Heydar Aliyev to further strengthen these relations.

Noting especial role of the Ambassador in development of the political,
economic and cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, Speaker
of Azerbaijan Parliament dwelt on inter-parliamentary links, on the
Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict, on the fair position
of Turkey in this question, also appreciated that Turkey does not
open the borders with Armenia.

Mr. Alaskarov wished success in further activity of Ambassador,
expressed confidence that the people of Azerbaijan would not forget
him.

Ambassador Ahmad Unal Chevigez said he feels in fraternal Azerbaijan
as in Turkey, expressing his deep gratitude to the President of
Azerbaijan, government and people of Azerbaijan, for care and
attention he was shown during his mission. “On assignment of my
state I will go to other country and I will not forget Azerbaijan,
I will take this country in my heart, and try to solve its problems”,
the Turkish Ambassador stressed.

At the meeting, also were exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.