GERMAN PARLIAMENTARIANS MEET MEMBERS OF AZERBAIJAN-GERMANY PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP

Baku, 22 0ctober ,(AzerTAj) - Members of the German Bundestag from Social-Democratic Party (SPD) Uta Zapf and Steffen Reiche have today met with members of the Azerbaijan-Germany parliamentary friendship group.

Asim Mollazadeh, member of parliamentary friendship group from Azerbaijan side, said
political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries had developed
rapidly in recent years.
Mollazadeh stressed that German businessmen are successfully working in various
sectors of Azerbaijani economy.
The Azerbaijani MP said Azerbaijan is making great contribution to Europe`s energy
security. He described Azerbaijan as a bridge between Europe and Asia.
Speaking about Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Azeri MP highly
praised Germany`s supporting Azerbaijan`s fair stance on this issue.
Chairman of the Azerbaijan-Germany parliamentary friendship group in Bundestag
Steffen Reiche highlighted dynamic development of relations between the two
countries. He talked about the events to mark the Year of Azerbaijan Culture in
Germany.
Steffen Reiche invited Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation to his country to raise
awareness of Bundestag members about recent developments in the South Caucasus.
German ambassador to Azerbaijan Per Christopher Stanchina was present at the meeting.