Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova has met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Azerbaijan Andrey Ravkov, who has completed his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, on January 24, Report informs.

The conversation broached Andrey Ravkov’s fruitful role as ambassador in expanding the ties.

It was noted that the relations between Azerbaijan and Belarus cover all areas and are based on the principles of friendship. The great importance of the high-level relations between the presidents of both countries in advancing those ties was also emphasized. The discussion also touched on the role of reciprocal high-level visits and extensive political contacts in fostering the development of bilateral relations.

The efficient co-operation of the two countries countries in international organisations was brought up as well.

The two countries’ inter-parliamentary relations are an important aspect of co-operation, and the legislative bodies of both nations successfully collaborate on a bilateral basis as well as within international parliamentary organisations.