Baku: On May 19, Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova met with Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus. The meeting underscored the importance of international cooperation and dialogue in urban planning and legislative collaboration.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Belarusian Chairman initially toured the plenary session hall of the Milli Majlis, followed by a one-on-one meeting with Sahiba Gafarova. The Belarusian delegation subsequently visited the Memorial Hall named after Heydar Aliyev, where they explored exhibits showcasing various periods in the life of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people. During the visit, Chairman Sergeyenko signed the guest book, commemorating the visit.
The discussions continued with an expanded meeting between the two delegations. Sahiba Gafarova highlighted the significance of high-level relations between the heads of state of Azerbaijan and Belarus, noting that reciprocal visits and signed documents facilitate the deepening of bilateral ties. Both nations’ successful cooperation within international organizations, along with their mutual support on various issues, was also emphasized.
In their talks, the sides praised the current level of interparliamentary relations, which form a crucial component of interstate connections. The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the parliaments was acknowledged as a vital contributor to the development of legislative ties.
Igor Sergeyenko remarked on President Ilham Aliyev’s address at the opening ceremony of WUF13, where urban planning was a focal point. He described WUF13 as a significant event, noting that it serves as a critical platform for addressing urbanization, one of the modern era’s most urgent challenges.
The meeting also included discussions on interparliamentary cooperation, legislative experience exchange, collaborative efforts in international parliamentary organizations, and other related topics.