In the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament, a seminar about Azerbaijan took place
On Wednesday, March 14, the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce organized a seminar under the auspices of Ing. Jaroslav Faltýnek, the deputy and chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament. The seminar, which discussed relations between Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic, was attended by prominent representatives from both Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic.
The seminar on the present and future of mutual relations between Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic was commenced with the introductory words of Jaroslav Faltýnek, chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of CR. “Both countries, Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic, have much in common. They are very tolerant states, both celebrating the 100th anniversary of their modern statehood this year. In addition, Azerbaijan is one of our strategic partners, not only because one third of Czech oil consumption comes from Azerbaijan,” Jaroslav Faltýnek said at the beginning of the seminar.
The seminar opened the topics of Azerbaijan and the energy security of the Czech Republic, trade cooperation between the Czech Republic and Azerbaijan, or the political situation in Azerbaijan.
Aside from Jaroslav Faltýnek, the seminar was attended by J.E. Farid Shafiyev, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Czech Republic, President of the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce David Snášel, the expert on the Caspian region Eduard Gombár, and Director of ASN for the Czech Republic Eldar Valiyev.
“I am very glad we can organize such events as today’s seminar in the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament, and I thank Mr Faltýnek for his support. It is in the interests of the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce to participate in the organization of cultural and social events promoting Azerbaijan and to facilitate the development of bilateral trade and industrial cooperation between the Czech Republic and Azerbaijan,” said President of the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce David Snášel.
About the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce
The European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce contributes to the development of the mutual economic and trade relations of the Czech Republic, the EU as a whole and Azerbaijan. The aim of the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce is to support establishment of relations and to develop close cooperation with Azerbaijani, Czech and European bodies, networks of chambers of commerce, associations and business groups as well as with involved public and private entities. The Chamber is also taking part in cultural projects and development in the tourism sector within the scope of Czech-European-Azerbaijani relations. The aim of these activities is to link regions and support mutual cooperation.
Press Service of the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce
Contact person:
Mgr. Andrej Čírtek, Media Representative of the European-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce
Phone +420 602 494 208, e-mail: andrej.cirtek@pppartners.cz
