`Latvia supports Karabakh conflict settlement within Azerbaijan's territorial integrity'

Latvia supports settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, said visiting Foreign Minister of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics in the joint press conference with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.

The Azerbaijani Foreign Minister pointed out they discussed political, economic, humanitarian cooperation between the two countries as well as regional issues. He said Azerbaijan, Latvia enjoy good relations and expansion of these ties was one of the main topics of the discussions. Mammadyarov briefed the Latvian Minister on Azerbaijan`s position on Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The sides also discussed educational cooperation and agreed on further development of these relations.  The Latvian Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening existing relations. He said they support Azerbaijan-European Union strategic partnerships initiative. He highlighted Azerbaijan`s key role in European energy security.

Rinkevics stressed that the meeting also focused on the NATO-Azerbaijan relations. He thanked the Azerbaijani side for its peacemaking efforts in Afghanistan.  He also extended congratulations on Baku`s hosting Eurovision song contest.

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