Moscow: Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Marlen Mamataliev, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, during her working visit to the Russian Federation. Speaker Sahiba Gafarova congratulated Marlen Mamataliev on his election to this position and wished him success in his future activities.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, during the meeting, the speakers acknowledged the successful development of friendly and fraternal relations between the two countries. These relations, rooted in centuries-old history, have been evolving in a mutually beneficial partnership and friendship in the modern era. The importance of reciprocal visits and high-level meetings between the heads of state was highlighted as pivotal in strengthening and deepening bilateral relations.

The discussion further emphasized the development of relations at the parliamentary level. Legislative bodies in both countries play a significant role in fostering bilateral relations. The parliaments maintain close cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats, including active participation in international parliamentary organizations such as the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS, the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States, the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States, the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, and other structures.

The speakers also recognized that mutual visits and contacts at the level of parliamentary speakers and deputies contribute to further deepening cooperation between the legislative bodies. Additionally, they exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest.