Minister Elmar Mammadyarov receives outgoing Indian Ambassador

Baku. 12 December. REPORT.AZ/ Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Ambassador of India to the Republic of Azerbaijan Sanjay Rana upon termination of his diplomatic term, Report informs citing the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.

Expressing his satisfaction over the development of bilateral relations, including the existence of a constant political dialogue between the two countries, the Ambassador highly appreciated the growth of trade turnover between India and Azerbaijan over the last years.

At the meeting the sides discussed the existing connectivity projects, East-West, North-South and South-West transport corridors, cooperation in customs simplifications, as well as humanitarian spheres. Noting the interest of India in connectivity projects, the Ambassador valued the transport network as a bridge to extended neighborhood of India.

The sides emphasized the importance of holding political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries.

Ambassador Sanjay Rana especially noted the support rendered to him by the Azerbaijani side for fulfillment of his diplomatic activities and expressed his gratitude in this regard.

Minister Elmar Mammadyarov wished Ambassador Sanjay Rana every success in his future endeavors.