BAKU: Democratic reforms play imp. role in development of Az

Azer Tag, Azerbaijan State Info Agency
June 9 2004

DEMOCRATIC REFORMS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT OF AZERBAIJAN
[June 09, 2004, 16:41:32]

On June 8, the deputy foreign minister of Azerbaijan Republic Vagif
Sadigov has met with the delegation led by the president of Assembly
of the Turkish Associations of America (ÀÒÀÀ), Erjument Kilinj.

As was informed to AzerTAj from the press center of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, deputy minister Vagif Sadygov, hospitably having
welcomed visitors, highly has estimated activity of Assembly of the
Turkish Associations of America and has emphasized continuation of
the said work in the same spirit.

Speaking of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict, the
work done in the field of its settlement, both refugees and the IDPs
as a result of the conflict, the deputy minister has noted importance
of activation of efforts by the international community for quick
settlement of the said problem on the basis of principles and norms
of international law.

Having noted, that due to the activity which is carried out by the
State Committee on Work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad, in the
USA were generated the organizations of the Azerbaijan Diaspora,
the deputy minister has emphasized necessity of support of ÀÒÀÀ and
developments of joint cooperation in this business.

Having told that democratic reforms carried out in Azerbaijan play
important role in development of our country, president of ÀÒÀÀ
Erjument Kilinj has emphasized, that serious steps connected to human
rights are undertaken, and has expressed hope for continuation and
henceforth successful internal and foreign policy.

Erjument Kilinj has presented detailed information on activity of the
organization supervised by him, having noted, that is ready to assist
in solution of many questions, including probation of the Azerbaijani
students at the US Congress.

He also highly estimated the attention shown by the Azerbaijan state
to problems of our compatriots, living abroad.

At the meeting, also were exchanged views on a number of other
questions representing mutual interest.