Istanbul: Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova met with Alfredo Pacheco, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic, on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul. The meeting featured an exchange of views on the prospects for developing inter-parliamentary relations and other issues. The importance of cooperation between the two countries within the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the United Nations, and other international organizations was highlighted.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Speaker Sahiba Gafarova emphasized that Azerbaijan prioritizes international cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy, noting that during its Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) chairmanship it strengthened solidarity among member states and supported small island developing states. She added that under its COP29 presidency, Azerbaijan focused on their concerns and held a special summit to address their challenges.
She also highlighted that the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network had become a crucial platform for advancing multilateral parliamentary cooperation. Alfredo Pacheco reaffirmed his country’s interest in expanding relations with Azerbaijan, noting that increased parliamentary contacts would contribute to stronger ties.