The US State of Arizona is interested in developing relations with Azerbaijan in a number of areas, including in economic sphere," said Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Javan Mesnard as he met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ogtay Asadov.

Speaker of Azerbaijan`s Milli Majlis Ogtay Asadov described the US as one of the first countries which recognized Azerbaijan's independence. He underlined Azerbaijan's interest in strengthening relations with the US, which span 25 years. "Azerbaijan has close economic and political relations with a number of US states, including the State of Arizona. Our country stands by the US in the fight against international terrorism," Asadov said.

They exchanged views on Azerbaijan`s economic development of and prospects of interparliamentary relations. Speaker Asadov thanked Javan Mesnard for the State of Arizona`s support for Azerbaijan in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He also hailed Arizona House of Representatives' adopting a declaration recognizing the Khojaly genocide.

Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Javan Mesnard described Azerbaijan as a country with ancient history and culture.

He noted that he will inform about the favorable investment climate in Azerbaijan upon his return to his country. Speaker Mesnard expressed his confidence that the US high-tech companies will cooperate with Azerbaijan.

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