Baku, Chisinau mull expansion of trade turnover

Azerbaijan and Moldova discussed possibility of expansion of trade turnover.

President of Moldova Igor Dodon wrote on his Facebook page that this issue became one of the topics of his meeting with Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Moldova Qudsi Osmanov.

The parties discussed a number of issues affecting bilateral relations, social programs of the Azerbaijani government in the Gagauz autonomous region.

Dodon noted the intensification of bilateral contacts at all levels and advocated sustainable development of cooperation between the two countries in the spheres of mutual interest.

Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Moldova were established on May 18, 1992. Azerbaijan opened its Embassy in Chisinau on October 5, 2005 and Moldova opened its Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 1, 2005.

The two countries closely cooperate in international organizations. The countries are members of such organizations as the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, GUAM and BSEC. In all these international structures, official Chisinau fully supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

Moldova shows great interest in deepening ties with Azerbaijan. Economic indicators are at a high level and are growing every year. This is due to the demand for Azerbaijani goods in Moldova. Azerbaijani products have found a worthy place in the Moldovan market. Thus, in 2016 Azerbaijan agreed to send horse meat to Moldova, based on the agreement concluded between the companies of the countries.

Earlier, during his meeting to Azerbaijan Dodon said that there is a very big Azerbaijani diaspora in Moldova. He said the Moldovan diaspora in Azerbaijan is smaller and consists of 10-15 people.

Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Moldova amounted to $2.27 million in January-April 2018, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee. Almost the entire amount of trade accounted for the import of Moldovan products to Azerbaijan.