Israel supports Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and is ready to contribute to the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman stated at his meeting with Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mammadyarov.

The sides discussed bilateral cooperation in the fields of education, medicine, energy and security. The two Ministers also discussed the possibility of bilateral abolition of visa requirements and agreed to continue relevant consultations.

Minister Liberman also held a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The sides discussed global problems and topical issues of Middle East policy.

The Israeli FM expressed hope the indirect peace talks with Palestine will be resumed as soon as possible. He said that the leader of the Palestinian autonomy Mahmoud Abbas will visit Baku soon. Minister Liberman asked President Aliyev to persuade the Palestinian leader to resume a peaceful dialogue with Israel, reported NEWSru.co.il.

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