As reported,  extra-ordinary and plenipotentiary  ambassador of the Republic of India to Azerbaijan  Sanjay Rana  was in   Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic  from March 5 till 8. In the frame of visit  diplomat got acquainted with education, culture, health and production institutions of autonomous republic and had some meetings. On the last day of his visit Indian ambassador visited Ordubad region History- Ethnography Museum , looked at the kehriz  located in “Sarshahar” street. Ambassador Sanjay Rana who departed from Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic with good impressions  shared his impressions related to visit with “Sharg Qapisi” newspaper:

- First of all we would like to know the aim of your visit to Nakhchivan.

- The purpose of my visit to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic  was to get acquainted with the region closely and this acquaintance  made a good impression on me. While I was here we visited education, culture, health institutions  and museums. I had some  high-level meetings in autonomous republic, we exchanged some ideas about future development perspectives of our collaboration. These meetings were very interesting , new ideas appeared for the relations between India and Azerbaijan, as well as, Nakhchivan. I think that the very novel ideas will play a significant role  in our further collaborations as well.  

-How could you express your visit impressions?

- As I noted , acquaintance with autonomous republic made good impressions on me. I witnessed that Nakhchivan had a rich historical past and culture. As the visit program was organized well, we were in some places in a short period of time. At the same time acquaintance with this land showed one more time that there are some similarities between   custom-traditions and cultures of our peoples. Even I think that  we can invite here our specialists working in the field of culture in the future.

- As you noted, you had some meetings in the frame of your visit to autonomous republic  and you had an opportunity to exchange ideas on different fields. What do you think  collaboration  in which fields with Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic  is more long-term?

- I consider that we have wider opportunities in the field of economy. Since the agriculture in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic has developed well, we can build up good relations in this field. On the other hand, I think we shall have a deal about the  projects of water and sewage, as well as, irrigation. I believe that in my second visit here I will be with the specialists of this field. Besides, I believe that we shall build up useful collaborative relations on the fields of culture, tourism and education as well.

- Thank you.

                                                                           Author: Sabuhi Hasanov

                                                                           Translator: Javid Babayev