BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. The Embassy of
Saudi Arabia in Azerbaijan hosted an official reception in Baku to
mark the 96th anniversary of the proclamation of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, Trend's
correspondent reports from the event.
The reception was attended by representatives of state and
government agencies, members of the Azerbaijani parliament,
representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan,
and media representatives.
After the national anthems of both countries were played, Deputy
Prime Minister Samir Sharifov and Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to
Azerbaijan, Essam bin Saleh Al-Jutaili, delivered speeches.
Samir Sharifov stated that the 9th meeting of the
Azerbaijan-Saudi Arabia Joint Commission is scheduled to take place
in Azerbaijan before the end of this year. He expressed confidence
that the meeting would contribute to the further expansion of
cooperation in various fields.
Ambassador Essam bin Saleh Al-Jutaili emphasized that relations
between the two countries are developing in various spheres. He
noted that efforts are underway to increase trade and mutual
investment through the Joint Intergovernmental Commission and the
Saudi-Azerbaijani Business Council, as well as to strengthen
political coordination within the framework of the Political
Consultations Committee.
Following the speeches, the event continued with a cultural
program.
