President meets with head of Azerbaijani parliament

Belarus reaffirms its readiness to step up cooperation with Azerbaijan. Prospects for joint work were discussed today at the Palace of Independence.

Head of the Azerbaijani Parliament Saghiba Gafarova is in Minsk on an official visit. Inter-parliamentary ties keep pace with the level of relations between the leaders, Alexander Lukashenko said. Our President warmly welcomed the distinguished guest to the friendly state. The countries are united by a common history and values. On the eve of the 80th anniversary of Belarus' liberation from fascist invaders, an important date for us, Alexander Lukashenko noted the invaluable contribution of the Azerbaijani people to our common victory.

The head of state pointed out that in Belarus, especially in the year of the 80th anniversary of the country's liberation from Nazi invaders, they appreciate the contribution made by Azerbaijanis to the Victory and liberation of the Belarusian lands, remember their feats. The President noted that during the visit Sagiba Gafarova also paid tribute to the feats of warriors of the Great Patriotic War by laying a wreath at Victory Square in Minsk. “This is very important and symbolic in these times,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. - I am pleased that our values coincide - those of Azerbaijan and Belarus."

Parliamentarians are focused on the implementation of the agreements between the Presidents of Belarus and Azerbaijan.

Parliamentarians are focused on the implementation of the agreements between Presidents of Belarus and Azerbaijan.