On August 17th Speaker of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis Ogtay Asadov met Lithuanian delegation led by Arunas Valinskas, chairman of the Resurrection Party, member of Lithuanian Seimas` Committee on Foreign Affairs and Lithuania-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group.
Asadov said the Azerbaijan-Lithuania relationship was developing successfully. He underlined the role of the two countries` presidents and high-ranking officials in development of the bilateral cooperation.
The Speaker expressed hope that "your visit will contribute to expanding relations between the two countries` parliaments".
According to Asadov, Azerbaijan`s Milli Majlis has close cooperation with the legislative bodies of European countries. "Friendship groups operating in our parliaments play great role in boosting bilateral ties."
Arunas Valinskas, in turn, said the purpose of the visit was to exchange views on how to deepen the relationship between "our countries".
"Azerbaijan is developing rapidly. We are ready to assist Azerbaijan in integrating into Europe."
Valinskas expressed confidence that cooperation of the two countries` parliaments within the Twinning Project would yield fruitful results.
The sides also discussed other issues of mutual concern.

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