Speaker of Azerbaijan Parliament Ogtay Asadov met with Mr. Arif Hussain, Director of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Accession Division, 27 November. Chairman of Milli Majlis said Azerbaijan, as an independent state, attaches great importance to development of ties with the authoritative World Trade Organization. On Presidential Decree, relevant legislature is being prepared for Azerbaijan’s admission to this structure, he noted. Experts will shortly present the legislative act for consideration. Ogtay Asadov said currently Azerbaijan is the initiator and participant of large economic projects of global significance. The country’s GDP grows year by year. Increase of foreign investments to the country is evidence to political stability in the Republic, the Speaker stressed. Mr. Arif Hussain said the quick development of economy, production of competitive goods in the country and strengthening of democracy will promote to Azerbaijan’s accession to WTO. He shared his pleasant views and impressions with the visit to the country. In meeting, also focused were other questions of mutual interest. (Azertag)