Azerbaijani President receives British Minister of State for Europe

The British minister said it was his first visit to Azerbaijan, saying it made a good impression on him. Mr. Lidington said he was aware of the Azerbaijani government`s successes. He praised the Azerbaijan-Great Britain relations, saying the two countries enjoyed strong and developing political, economic and security cooperation.

President Ilham Aliyev said the two countries` relations were successfully developing in a variety of fields.

The Azerbaijani President praised the fact Mr. Lidington was accompanied by a group of businessmen, adding there was a growing interest in working together not only in energy but also other spheres.

The Azerbaijani leader said the British minister`s visit would be a success, expressing confidence it will give impetus to strengthening the partnership in all fields.

The President of Azerbaijan and the British Minister also discussed settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and Azerbaijan`s cooperation with the European Union and Euroatlantic structures.


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