Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, met with Nurdinjon Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the margins of the 14th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States on June 11.

The Speakers noted with satisfaction the high-level relations between the two friendly countries, emphasizing the successful cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in many domains. They also highlighted the essential role of both heads of state in elevating relations between two countries to their current level. They noted that reciprocal visits, as well as intensive contacts had ensured that the ties between the two friendly and brotherly countries had entered a new phase.

Both sides acknowledged that the expanding ties between the two countries’ legislative authorities contribute to the development of the bilateral relations. They also hailed the relations of the Milli Majlis with both Chambers of the Parliament of Uzbekistan. Speaker Sahiba Gafarova fondly recalled her visit to Uzbekistan, as well as the arrivals of the Heads of Uzbekistan’s legislative institutions to Azerbaijan, and mentioned the positive dynamic in that area. The Speaker praised the successful collaboration between the two countries’ parliamentarians both bilaterally and within international organizations.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on other matters of mutual interest.