DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL TIES BETWEEN AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC AND NORWAY KINGDOM AS A FACTOR IN STRENGTHENING POLITICAL RELATIONS

This article aims to discuss the importance of culture in business, taking into consideration Norway Kingdom and Azerbaijan Republic. Each country has its own cultural backgrounds. It has own standards of thinking, being and acting, and these cultural differences strongly influence the business world. The purpose of this paper is to present some cultural differences between countries highlighting the Norwegian and Azerbaija- nian art examples. This article gives a short overview to provide an understanding on how cultural similarities, cultural differences and international relations are important in the mentioned countries. The overall Azerbaijan- Norwegian cooperation covers wide areas such as energy and gas-oil, energy, clean technologies, health, local governance, culture and business. Over the centuries, cultural influences have crossed the North Sea and Caspian Sea in both directions. This partnership is founded on mutual interests and respect