AZERBAIJAN FM MEETS ROMANIAN COUNTERPART

Baku, 14 November,(AzerTAj)Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met
Friday with visiting Romanian counterpart Lazar Comanescu.
The Ministers expressed satisfaction with the high level of bilateral relationship
and the two countries` common stance on a majority of international issues.
The sides also praised the level of political, economic and regional cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Romania.
They stressed the necessity of boosting partnership between the Black Sea and
Caspian regions.
Comanescu said his country considers Azerbaijan as an important partner and stable
energy supplier.
Touching on the Baku Energy summit, the Romanian Minister said it was very well
organized, and praised its results.
He emphasized the necessity of expanding bilateral cooperation and contacts between
the two countries` business circles.
He also stressed the need to take measures to simplify visa regime between Romania
and Azerbaijan.
The Romanian Minister underlined his country supports the settlement of all frozen
conflicts, including the Nagorno-Karabakh on the basis of the principle of
territorial integrity.
Elmar Mammadyarov, in turn, highly valued Romania`s position. He stressed it is
important that the European Union avoid applying double standards towards the
conflicts existing in the region, and expressed hope for relevant efforts by
Romania.
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