The Azerbaijani Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted an official reception on the occasion of May 28 - Independence Day at the Yildiz Hotel in Ashgabat.
SIA reports quoting AZERTAC that, the reception was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Chari Gilijov, heads and senior officials of diplomatic missions of foreign countries and international organizations in Turkmenistan, as well as our compatriots. The event began with the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
Noting that the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was established 104 years ago, on this day in 1918, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Turkmenistan Hasan Zeynalov noted that this important historical event was significant in the history of Azerbaijan and was of great importance in building a modern Azerbaijani statehood.
In his speech, the ambassador reminded that Azerbaijan is an initiator and active participant in major international energy and transport corridors, such as the Southern Gas Corridor, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan energy project, as well as East-West and North-South transport projects.
Emphasizing that a very important event took place in the history of Azerbaijan in the autumn of 2020 - Azerbaijan ended the 30-year occupation of Armenia, restored its territorial integrity and sovereign rights within its internationally recognized borders. The ambassador stated that, currently the Azerbaijan government has done a lot of work to create infrastructure for the return of one million IDPs to their lands.
Touching upon the relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, the diplomat stated that as a result of purposeful and wise policies of President Ilham Aliyev and Arkadagy Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, our countries have become strategic partners.
The ambassador stressed that Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan closely cooperate in both bilateral and multilateral formats within influential international organizations. He noted that special attention was paid to deepening bilateral cooperation based on the traditions of friendship and good neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation.
A few days later, on June 9, the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries will be celebrated, the ambassador noted.
Reminding that our countries are actively involved in the restoration and further development of the historic Great Silk Road, the ambassador said the creation of modern infrastructure, including the operation of new international seaports in Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, and the construction of roads and railways have contributed to this.
Speaking next, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Chari Gilijov thanked for the invitation to the event. President of Turkmenistan Sardar Berdimuhamedov and on behalf of the entire Turkmen people, the ambassador and friend congratulated the people of Azerbaijan on the national holiday - Independence Day.
As a result of the wise policy of the heads of state, much has been done to strengthen and further develop friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, Chari Gilijov stated.
Noting that an agreement was reached on a wide range of issues and a solid package of documents covering various areas of cooperation was signed to develop comprehensive relations between the two countries. The official guest stressed the importance of emphasizing the high dynamics of interstate relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.
He noted that the two countries have favorable conditions for further development of cooperation in transport and logistics, energy, industry, trade and agriculture, and stressed the importance of the Caspian Sea's resources in the development of mutually beneficial collaboration between the two countries.
The official guest noted with satisfaction that despite the current situation in the global economy, trade turnover between our countries will increase by about 16 percent in 2021 and will continue to grow. He stressed the need to hold exhibitions, business forums and search for new forms of promoting economic development.
Noting that the work of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani intergovernmental commission played an important role in achieving a high level of bilateral relations between the two countries, Gilijov said the development of comprehensive cooperation contributed to strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the two nations and mutual enrichment of cultures.
After the speeches, the event was followed by a banquet for to the participants.
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