2016-10-11

Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov met with Minister Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture of Liechtenstein Aurelia Frick

On October 11, 2016 in the framework of his official visit to the Principality of Liechtenstein Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with Minister Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture of Liechtenstein Aurelia Frick.

Aurelia Frick expressed his certitude that the first official visit of Minister Elmar Mammadyarov to Liechtenstein would contribute to the development of political dialogue and strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stressed that Azerbaijan is interested in strengthening of relations with Liechtenstein and there is potential for the development of economic, humanitarian and cultural contacts. Thus, it was agreed that there would be organised culture days and promotion of tourism potential of Azerbaijan in Liechtenstein.

The Minister informed about the substantial economic reforms being carried out in Azerbaijan and invited companies of Liechtenstein to be active and benefit from the attractive opportunities to invest in the economy of Azerbaijan.

Minister Elmar Mammadyarov informed Aurelia Frick about the recent developments in the process of settlement of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and briefed her on the position of Azerbaijan.

The two Ministers also discussed issues of cooperation within the framework of international organisations and extension of bilateral legal framework and exchanged views on a number of global and regional developments.

Minister Elmar Mammadyarov presented to his colleague a verbal note concerning the signature of visa facilitation agreement between Azerbaijan and Switzerland and asked to take note of this fact. In turn, Minister Aurelia Frick presented a verbal note stating that Liechtenstein will apply the same provisions of the EU-Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement towards the Azerbaijani citizens.

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