FOCUS The Times Thursday, September 6, 2012 3 BELTA affirms to Ilham Aliyev intentions of further development of relations with Azerbaijan Character of friendly relations

By Vasiliy Kharitonov Speaking of interaction in the eco- government programmes and those an Azerbaijani delegation will be soon sational conditions for the expansion of nomic sphere, the Belarusian President which are industry-wide. He pointed touring several such sites in . leasing activity has also been signed. Mr. Lukashenko has many times pointed out that our trade turnover out that joint ventures in Azerbaijan Th e two presidents approved their Summarising the results, Mr. Lu- spoken of the especially friendly char- neared $1bn last year; although it is have already done well, manufacturing intention to develop interaction in pro- kashenko noted that the talks were acter of the relations of our two states rather less this year, Mr. Lukashenko is tractors, trucks, municipal vehicles, op- ducing medicines and developing IT held in narrow and extended formats and our two leaders. In proof, he per- confi dent that it can return to its former tical devices and LED lamps. Th e pro- while joint manufacture of Belarusian and were very productive. He con- sonally met the top Azerbaijani guest at level. He noted, “Last year, Belarus and duction of wheeled tractors and MAZ buses in Azerbaijan is also foreseen. fi rmed Belarus’ commitment to imple- Minsk Airport. Azerbaijan saw impressive results in buses dominate new areas of co-opera- Mr. Aliyev thanked the Belarusian menting joint ventures in the sci-tech Th e two presidents fi rst discussed foreign trade but we need to go further. tion and, in 2011, assembly enterprises leader for supporting Azerbaijan in the sphere while helping train Azerbaijan’s areas of bilateral co-operation — in a It’s vital that we don’t lose our inten- accounted for about 40 percent of Bela- international arena: particularly, during specialists if needed. In turn, Belarus narrow and then extended format. Mr. sity of interaction.” He refers primarily rusian exports to the country. Azerbaijan’s promotion within the UN hopes that Azerbaijan will also share its Lukashenko reaffi rmed his commit- to the implementation of major joint Mr. Lukashenko is confi dent that Security Council. “Political relations knowledge. ment to further promoting relations projects and the development of invest- his meeting with Mr. Aliyev will herald between our two countries are charac- “With Heydar Aliyev, we laid the with Azerbaijan in all spheres. “You’ve ment and sci-tech collaboration, since a new stage in our bilateral relations, terised by a high degree of dynamism. foundation of collaboration between arrived in a very friendly country, these signifi cantly reinforce and pro- promoting further avenues of interac- Within a short period of time, we’ve our countries. Back then, I couldn’t where you are loved and respected for mote relations. tion. “If we continue to promote our re- achieved a great deal,” noted the Presi- even imagine that we’d advance so far the great eff orts you made (unconven- in our mutual relations. Over the past tional at times) to support Belarus in decade, we’ve achieved more than with its time of need, during independence. Mr. Lukashenko characterised negotiations as intensive and any other country,” noted the Bela- are aware of this,” noted the rusian leader. He underlined that no Belarusian leader. productive, as proven by new proposals to expand Belarusian- problems have existed in our relations: He underlined that Belarus and Azerbaijani co-operation in many areas. These will be discussed in only challenges to be solved. Azerbaijan have no topics which need detail in autumn, when Baku will be hosting a delegation from Belarus. To honour the high guest, an of- to be avoided. “We’ll always respond to fi cial dinner was held, at which Mr. any question you may ask and to which Lukashenko presented Mr. Aliyev with Azerbaijan needs a response,” Mr. Lu- According to Mr. Lukashenko, lations at the same rate, our neighbours dent of Azerbaijan. Mr. Aliyev has also the Order of Friendship of Peoples. Mr. kashenko emphasised. Belarusian companies are ready for will have reason to envy us,” noted the invited Alexander Lukashenko to visit Lukashenko noted that it is bestowed Mr. Lukashenko underlines that joint activity, providing services in the President of Belarus. Azerbaijan at any convenient time, to upon a limited number of politicians: meetings with his Azerbaijani col- sphere of oil extraction. Belarus can Th e be- which he has accepted. Th is will pro- those who make a considerable con- league have already become a tradition, also ensure the supply of top geophysi- lieves that our two states could expand vide another opportunity to analyse tribution to developing the Belarusian helping the fulfi lment of agreements. cal and drilling equipment. trade turnover via power engineer- achievements to date and outline fur- state and expanding ties. “Th is histori- President Aliyev views our liaisons so Co-operation in the investment ing and expansion of sales volumes of ther paths of development. cal award is a tribute to you and to all far as having excellent results: joint ven- sphere is another area of interest to goods and services. He is convinced Th e negotiations resulted in the the people of Azerbaijan,” asserted the tures, rising bilateral trade and success both nations. Mr. Lukashenko is of- that enterprises set up in Azerbaijan signing of a range of documents, which . across various areas. He noted, “We’re fering Azerbaijan favourable terms of jointly with Belarus have good pros- expand co-operation in the legal sphere, Mr. Aliyev gave his thanks for the glad we’ve managed to make our own investment and business launch in Be- pects for development and for promot- healthcare and justice. An intergovern- high award, saying, “I’ll do everything I contribution to solving issues of im- larus. “If Azerbaijan is interested, it will ing their goods to third countries. He mental agreement on the creation of can to bring our countries and nations portance to you. Th e character and es- receive the best terms in Belarus, since explained, “I think that our relation- favourable legal, economic and organi- ever closer.” sence of our relations envisages mutual we know each other well and Azerbai- ship is distinctive in having defi nite support. If one of us needs a shoulder, jan has never let us down. You’re aware endeavours and in solving every issue we should always be ready to lend that of our careful and reverent attitude to- which arises. We enjoy a high level of support.” He believes that our nations’ wards foreign investments, especially dynamism, content and predictabil- twenty years of relations have given those concerning the privatisation of ity. Vitally, our mechanism of fulfi lling proof enough of our strategic partner- Belarusian enterprises.” adopted decisions is of the highest qual- IT ship. Azerbaijani investment projects ity. Everything agreed is seen through: Th e two leaders are keen to analyse are currently being successfully imple- new manufactures and expansion of our countries’ existing successes and mented in Belarus in the spheres of existing production facilities, as well as ALWAYS to outline new projects and initiatives. logistics, trade and public catering but new prospects and new ideas.” He ap- Th e President of Belarus is eager to see Mr. Aliyev is confi dent that this can be plauds the dynamic character of our EXISTS these liaisons develop in almost every expanded further. He asserted, “Th is sci-tech and humanitarian liaisons and area since ‘Belarus and Azerbaijan have area of interaction is still at its initial the long-term contracts signed by our no political contradictions’. He asserted, stage but the results are positive so I’m two nations’ scientifi c circles. Collabo- INTERNATIONAL “We have similar viewpoints on acute sure that not only private companies ration continues to expand in medicine problems of international relations but state-owned should invest more ac- and education while the number of Az- so can successfully co-operate within tively in Belarus, serving our common erbaijani students studying in Belarus is international organisations.” He also interests.” He added that, at present, ever rising. Socio-political Weekly noted the fact that the two states tar- Azerbaijani companies are involved in Belarus is to implement a pilot get dynamic economic development, many investments abroad. project to construct 45 houses, while aimed at raising living standards for Belarus and Azerbaijan have collaboration in agriculture is also To Defend Expectations the population. “We have absolutely no outlined prospects for development likely, since Azerbaijan is keen to learn aim to collaborate against anyone. We of production co-operation and the from Belarusian experience in this have only one goal: to do all we can to expansion of direct supplies. Mr. Lu- area. Mr. Lukashenko has also off ered Don`t be late to subscribe to The Minsk Times! improve life for our people,” added the kashenko notes that Belarus expects to construct a dairy farm in Azerbaijan Indexes: Departmental - 637302, Individaual - 63730 Belarusian President. support for joint ventures, including — like those in Belarus; accordingly,