AZERBAIJANI PARLIAMENT RATIFIED FRIENDSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP DECLARATION WITH RUSSIA
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02.10.08 15:50
Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, 2 October/ TrendNews, corr I. Alizade/ The
Azerbaijani Parliament ratified Declaration on Friendship and
Partnership between Republic of Azerbaijan and Russian Federation
in autumn session of the parliament on 2 October. The document was
signed by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Russian President
Dmitry Medvedev in Baku on 3 July 2008.

The Declaration says that the parties will continue comprehensive
development of full right, mutually beneficial and constructive
relations of strategic nature.

"The parties will deepen dialogue in all spheres and concerning
international and regional problems. The parties state the importance
of enhancing cooperation," declaration said.

The declaration said parties appreciate efforts of OSCE Minsk Group
co-chairmen and Russia to solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict soon by
peaceful means.

"Azerbaijan and Russia state importance of resolution of
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under international principles, sovereignty,
territorial integrity and inviolability of borders and complying
with the resolutions of UN Security Council and OSCE decisions,"
Declaration said.

The parties stated wish to strengthen and deepen technical
cooperation. The document said parties will help CIS increase
efficiency.