Azerbaijani ambassador expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between the two countries, stressed the need for better recognition of Azerbaijani history and culture by Swedish community. Development of cultural relations is important for bilateral relations.
Speaking about the activities of Embassy, Mr. Mammadov noted that the concert of Azeri jazz musicians organized in Stockholm with the support of Ministry of Culture and Tourism was met with great sympathy.
The Ambassador said that Azerbaijani culture has ancient history and the country’s rich cultural heritage entered the world’s history and that it was created during thousands of years. He also stressed becoming of Azerbaijan a cultural centre of the world and regularly various international festivals, including the intercultural, interreligious dialogue, humanitarian forums are held in Azerbaijan.
Despite all this, it is regrettable that Swedish society is not sufficiently informed about Azerbaijani rich culture and music. For this purpose, the Ambassador said that along with Nordic countries, the Azerbaijani Culture Days will also be held in Sweden at the initiative of the Embassy by Azerbaijani Government, in 2015.
Per Olsson said that they are ready to support the development of relations between the two countries and various cultural events.
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