Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov with other diplomats and dignitaries during the event.
Doha, Qatar: Bilateral relations between Qatar and Azerbaijan are witnessing continued growth, driven by historical ties, shared interests and an increasing exchange of high-level visits, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov has said.
“Relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Azerbaijan are witnessing continuous development, rooted in historical ties and shared interests that unite the two friendly nations,” he said, highlighting the two countries’ contributions to international peace, stability and sustainable development.
In a statement to the media on the sidelines of a reception hosted by the Embassy of Azerbaijan yesterday to mark the sixth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory Day, Mammadov said bilateral ties between Qatar and Azerbaijan had gained significant momentum in recent times, reflected in reciprocal visits by delegations from both countries.
He cited the recent visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Baku to participate in the seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which aims to strengthen security across the Asian continent and promote the prosperity of its peoples.
The reception was attended by diplomats, dignitaries and members of the community.
In his address, Mammadov highlighted Azerbaijan’s historic achievements and its journey of national revival, tracing the country’s transformation from a challenging period to its present standing.
He said the country’s economic transformation had been driven by strategic international partnerships and major infrastructure projects.
A significant milestone was the signing of the historic “Contract of the Century” in 1994 with leading international oil companies, followed by the decision to construct the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, which opened a major route for exporting Azerbaijani oil to international markets.
The election of H E Ilham Aliyev as President in 2003 marked another phase in the country’s development, ushering in further political and economic progress.
During this period, annual exports of Azerbaijani oil to global markets through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline exceeded 50 million tonnes, while the government introduced several state programmes aimed at diversifying the economy.
These initiatives helped Azerbaijan emerge as an important transport corridor connecting the Far East with the West, further strengthening its role in regional and international trade.
