MEETING IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF AZERBAIJAN

AzerTag, Azerbaijan
Sept 29 2005

As is stated, on September 28, minister of foreign affairs of
Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov has met the delegation headed by the
deputy minister of culture and the information of the United Arab
Emirates Sagr Gubesh.

Having noted, that he is very glad to see visitors in Azerbaijan,
minister E. Mammadyarov has expressed satisfaction with the level
of development of relations between two countries. The Minister has
told, that the embassy of the Azerbaijan Republic in the United Arab
Emirates plays important role in development of bilateral links
between the countries and opening of embassy of the United Arab
Emirates in Azerbaijan also renders significant influence on the
further improvement of relations.

The guest said that he would bring the question to the notice of
corresponding structures of the country.

The Minister stated that the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict impedes to all-around development of the country.

Having expressed gratitude for warm reception, Sagr Gubesh has
emphasized confidence of development and henceforth cooperation
between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan.

At the meeting, has been underlined the important role of education
and information-communication technologies in development of society,
carried out wide exchange of opinions on problems of culture,
information and on other questions representing interest.