BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 16. Azerbaijani
Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova met with a Slovenian
parliamentary delegation led by Bojan Čebela, head of the
Slovenia–Azerbaijan interparliamentary friendship group, the
parliamentary press service told Trend.
The meeting emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to fostering
friendly, respectful, and mutually beneficial relations with
Slovenia. Both sides acknowledged the strong potential for
developing bilateral ties across various sectors and underscored
the importance of high-level visits and ongoing political dialogue
in strengthening relations.
The discussion highlighted opportunities for cooperation not
only in the energy sector but also in expanding economic relations
and mutual trade. Areas such as transportation, green energy,
education, science, and culture were also noted as promising fields
for deeper collaboration. It was emphasized that cultural exchanges
contribute to strengthening people-to-people ties.
Parliamentary diplomacy was described as a key component of
bilateral relations. Speaker Gafarova noted the vital role of
friendship groups in advancing interparliamentary engagement
through regular dialogue and exchanges.
Čebela conveyed greetings from Urška Klakočar Zupančič, Speaker
of the Slovenian Parliament, and shared his positive impressions of
the visit to Azerbaijan. He emphasized the importance of further
deepening parliamentary cooperation.
The Slovenian Head also congratulated Azerbaijan on its
high-level hosting of the 29th session of the Conference of the
Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (COP29) and confirmed Slovenia’s participation in the
parliamentary meetings held under its framework.
The memory of Mehdi Huseynzadeh–Mihajlo, a national hero who
bravely fought in the battles for Slovenia’s liberation from
fascism, was also honored during the meeting. This gesture was
recognized as a testament to the historical friendship between the
two nations.
The sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual
interest.
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