Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Italy

Relations between Sumgait and Bari

On May 19-25, 2004 the delegation led by Mr. Vagif Aliyev, Mayor of Sumgait, paid a visit to Italy with the aim of establishing relations between Sumgait and Bari. During the visit, Mr. Vagif Aliyev met with the Mayor of Bari and discussed the cooperation issues between the two cities. As a result of this meeting, the “Intentional Protocol on Fraternization between the Bari city (Italy) and Sumgait city (Azerbaijan)” was signed on May 21, 2004. The delegation also met with the Head of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Bari.

On May 16, 2006 Mr. Emil Karimov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Italy, visited Bari and met with Mr. Mikele Emiliano, Mayor of the city.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of the development of the relations between Sumgait and Bari. On behalf of Mr. Vagif Aliyev, the Mayor of Sumgait, Ambassador Emil Karimov invited Mr. Mikele Emiliano, the Mayor of Bari, to pay a visit to Azerbaijan.