AZERBAIJAN’S CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES HOSTS MEETING ON AZERBAIJAN-EU RELATIONS

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Feb 18 2010
Azerbaijan

A meeting on Azerbaijan-European Union relationship was held Friday
in the Center for Strategic Studies under the Azerbaijan President.

Head of the European Commission’s Office in Azerbaijan Roland
Kobia made a presentation in the event on political, economic and
humanitarian cooperation between Azerbaijan and EU.

The Ambassador praised the current level of cooperation between
Azerbaijan and EU, saying the Organization considers the country
"strategic partner."

Kobia stressed the importance of the EU programs involving Azerbaijan
and bilateral agreements signed, stressing they contribute to deepening
the relations. He particularly underscored Azerbaijan`s participation
in the European Neighborhood Policy and Eastern Partnership programs.

The diplomat also noted the EU praises the ongoing political and
economic reforms in Azerbaijan.

Touching upon energy coopereration, the Ambassador stressed
Azerbaijan`s strategic importance as an energy producer and transit
country. He added the country plays significant role in ensuring
Europe`s energy security.

On the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the diplomat
underlined the necessity of soonest resolution of the dispute.

The event was attended by officials of the Foreign Ministry and
Diplomatic Academy, MPs, ambassadors and experts.