Speaker of Azerbaijan`s Parliament Ogtay Asadov has met Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg Vyacheslav Makarov.

Vyacheslav Makarov recalled his meetings with national leader Heydar Aliyev and stressed the role of President Ilham Aliyev and President Vladimir Putin in development of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. He also stressed the importance of boosting economic relations between Azerbaijan and Sankt Petersburg.

Ogtay Asadov said Azerbaijan closely cooperates with more than 70 regions of Russia in economic field. “Bilateral agreements on cooperation were signed between Azerbaijan and Sankt Petersburg. Strong legal base was established for development of fruitful cooperation,” he added.

Ogtay Asadov invited Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg Vyacheslav Makarov to a visit to Azerbaijan.

They exchanged views on the prospects of cooperation between National Parliament of Azerbaijan and Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg.

Farida Abdullayeva
Special Correspondent