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Elmar Mammadyarov receives members of Mexican Congress

09 October 2012 15:48 (UTC +04:00)

Baku â€“ APA. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Porfirio Munoz Ledo, Chairman of Foreign Relations Committee of Mexican Congress’s Chamber of Deputies.

Press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told APA that Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said he was pleased with the current state of relationship between the two countries and noted the potential to further expand this cooperation.

Minister Elmar Mammadyarov also highlighted Azerbaijan’s interest to cooperate with Mexico and said intensifying mutual visits and parliamentary contacts would contribute to the strengthening of overall relationship. Speaking about the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan the Foreign Minister underlined that in order to resolve the conflict Armenian armed forces should withdraw from occupied territories of Azerbaijan. Taking the opportunity the Minister expressed gratitude to the Mexican Senate for adopting a resolution on the conflict.

In his turn, Chairman of Foreign Relations Committee of Mexican Congress’s Chamber of Deputies Porfirio Munoz Ledo said he was pleased with his visit to Azerbaijan and thanked the Minister for warm welcoming. He emphasized that his country is interested to work with Azerbaijan and indicated the potential to enhance cooperation, notably economic cooperation, between the two countries. He also underlined the importance for both countries to collaborate within international organizations.