BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 24. Speaker of the
Azerbaijani Parliament, Sahiba Gafarova, held a meeting with Fuat
Oktay, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Grand
National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT), to discuss the expansion of
bilateral cooperation, the parliamentary press service told
Trend.
During the talks, the significance of the trilateral cooperation
framework, which includes Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, was
underscored. The parties emphasized that this partnership plays a
crucial role in fostering peace, stability, and economic
development in the region.
Gafarova highlighted the increasing importance of continued
collaboration between the foreign affairs committees in light of
the evolving regional and global dynamics. She stressed that this
trilateral dialogue serves to further strengthen interparliamentary
relations among the three nations.
Fuad Oktay, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee,
conveyed greetings from Numan Kurtulmuş, Speaker of the Grand
National Assembly of Türkiye, to the Speaker of the Azerbaijani
Parliament, and Sahiba Gafarova requested him to convey her
greetings to the Speaker of the Turkish Grand National
Assembly.
During the discussion, the sides also addressed
Azerbaijan-Türkiye relations, noting that ties between the two
countries continue to develop in line with the principle of “One
nation, two states,” put forward by National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
Speaker Gafarova said that Azerbaijan and Türkiye demonstrate to
the world that they stand together in both joyful and difficult
times. It was emphasized that the brotherly relations between the
heads of state are the most important factor in the multifaceted
development of bilateral ties. They define the agenda of
cooperation and provide relevant instructions for its
advancement.
Oktay noted that amid tensions in the broader region,
cooperation between the brotherly countries serves as a factor of
stability. The importance of economic ties was underlined, and
attention was drawn to the role of parliaments in further deepening
relations in this sphere. The sides also discussed major joint
projects implemented by Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
Gafarova added that all available opportunities are being used
at the parliamentary level to fully reflect the will of the heads
of state regarding the development of bilateral relations. Members
of parliament conduct numerous visits and meetings throughout the
year, taking all necessary steps to ensure high-level cooperation.
This includes strong mutual support and joint activities within
international parliamentary organizations.
The meeting also featured an exchange of views on the situation
in the region following the Washington Summit held in August last
year, the new opportunities for cooperation expected after the
launch of the Zangezur corridor, and other issues of mutual
interest.
