Azerbaijan is interested in increased interaction with the European Union, including energy and connectivity issues, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations ( AIR Center) said at the event titled "Bilateral relations between Italy, the EU, and Azerbaijan: Energy security and foreign policy," held at the building of the Italian Senate.

According to the information , Farid Shafiyev drew attention to the statement of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli calling on some EU leaders to abstain from short-sighted comments regarding the situation in the South Caucasus and Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.

"This and other positive steps by Italy indicate that Italy is one of the rational and peace-loving EU countries that soberly takes into account the interests of Italy and the EU."

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