Mikayil Jabbarov: Azerbaijan attaches special importance to economic relations with Israel

Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to the development of economic relations with Israel, Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Co-Chairman of the Azerbaijan-Israel Intergovernmental Joint Commission, said at the event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states, Report informs.

"Israel is one of the top 10 trade partners of Azerbaijan. According to statistical data, our trade turnover has more than doubled within seven months of this year," he said.

Israel's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, George Deek, emphasized in his speech that the partnership with Azerbaijan has significantly developed over the last 30 years, mainly thanks to the Intergovernmental Joint Commission.

The ambassador highly appreciated the religious tolerance and multiculturalism in Azerbaijan and said that high-level strategic partnership relations have been established between the two countries.

The diplomat said that many visits were made between the two countries and important agreements were reached.