Baku, Bratislava seek to expand relations

By Azernews

By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan’s Charge d'Affaires in Slovakia Jafar Huseynzade has met with Mayor of Bratislava Ivo Nesrovnal to discuss ways of broadening relations between the two countries` capitals.

The two highlighted the signing of a protocol on friendship and cooperation between Baku City Executive Authority and Bratislava Mayor`s Office, and explored prospects for cooperation in park building and experience exchange in urban planning, water, electricity and transportation management.

Earlier, Bratislava authorities gave an initial consent to the installation of a bust of an Azerbaijani culture figure and the building of a park named after Baku in the Slovak capital, Azertac reported.

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, the country's largest city that is home to more than 650,000 people.

Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. The history of the city has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely by Austrians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks. The city served as the coronation site and legislative center of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian and German historical figures.

Azerbaijan’s capital city, Baku is a city of extremely sharp contrasts. Every step taken out the front door guaranteed to be an adventure. 

Wonderful parks and alleys, wide avenues, majestic and modern buildings, squares and bridges are today the essential attributes of Azerbaijani capital.  Incredible harmony of ancient and modern makes this city unique and beautiful.

The bustling metropolis is filled with modern skyscrapers that stand side by side with hundreds of ancient monuments.

Centuries-long history is reflected in its medieval landmarks, where the special place is given to the Old city called Icheri Sheher. 

The Old City is a unique town within the city of Baku with its own infrastructure and residential communities. The fortress is located in the center of Baku along the coast of the Caspian Sea. The unique historic monuments and a wide range of tourism options make Icherisheher one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

Baku Boulevard is a place where you can enjoy  the Caspian Sea and breathtaking night view of Baku. Shopping malls, business centers, restaurants, tea houses are well worth seeing.

Azerbaijan and Slovakia established diplomatic relations on November 23, 1993.