The European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, has begun her visit to the city of Aghdam, APA’s Karabakh bureau reports.
The guest was welcomed by Emin Huseynov, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in the districts of Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavend.
EU Commissioner was given general information about the city.
During the visit, Marta Kos will inspect the mine clearance activities in the district.
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EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has arrived in Azerbaijan, APA reports.
The commissioner is visiting Aghdam.
Marta Kos will observe de-mining operations and receive updates on reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories.
Note that the visit coincides with a decisive stage in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and will provide an opportunity to present the EU’s Interregional Relations Agenda as a concrete contribution to regional development.
In addition, Commissioner Kos will discuss with the Azerbaijani authorities joint strategic interests, including energy, transportation, and the fight against landmines.
Marta Kos will hold high-level meetings with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov, and Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov.