Belarus and Azerbaijan have no obstacles for expanding bilateral cooperation, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov. Vladimir Andreichenko pointed to the parliamentary efforts from both the sides that comprise regular bilateral visits.
       Elmar Mammadyarov, in turn, stressed for his part that Belarus and Azerbaijan have been steadily developing political cooperation. In his words, the countries take a similar stance in various international organizations which promotes contacts between the Presidents of the two countries. As for trade and economic relations and the issue was discussed at the meeting with Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei, the parties see the growth but still have an untapped potential:
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      "We need to be more active in this area. In November we will hold the meeting of the intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation, which will be the 9th already. The Belarusain side will be represented by first vice Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko, the Azerbaijani – also by first vice PM Yagub Eyubov. I believe there possibilities for us to enhance our trade potential in the near future. Especially, if we take into account the integration tendencies in the region. There are great opportunities for investment cooperation, too, including joint investments."