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Ukrainian, Azerbaijani Presidents agreed to enhance trade and economic cooperation between countries
14.07.2016 12:58 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of today, while speaking at the joint press conference, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev informed that their negotiations had been fruitful, practical and meaningful, President Petro Poroshenko Press Office reports.
As to the report, the parties have discussed the development of cooperation in the spheres of economy, energy, transport, military-technical, humanitarian and political cooperation and interaction within the international organizations.
As to Poroshenko, one of the most promising projects is the supply of Ukrainian An-178 aircrafts to Azerbaijan and joint production of these aircrafts in Azerbaijan in the future. «Successful implementation of this project will allow Ukrainian producers to create conditions for active development of new markets,» Poroshenko said.
Also, the Presidents have discussed the issue of transport corridors, particularly the implementation of the project on the New Silk Road.
«Ukraine and Azerbaijan are actively involved in practical implementation of this project. Today, we have discussed means to improve its efficiency and mutual economic profitability,» Ukrainian President told.
As to the report, Ilham Aliyev admitted greater attention should be paid to this project and tariffs must be attractive for clients to transfer goods in both directions.
The President of Azerbaijan informed that the railway line «Baku-Tbilisi-Kars», which is a restoration of the ancient Silk Road, would soon be put into operation. «And these are new opportunities for the Ukrainian companies,» he said.
Also, Azerbaijan is interested in creating the North-South transport corridor. «And Ukraine can use these opportunities as well,» Aliyev noted.
«The visit of President Poroshenko to Azerbaijan is very important at this phase of our bilateral relations. I have no doubt that we will have marvelous results in the future that will make our nations closer to each other,» Ilham Aliyev concluded.
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