Azerbaijani President accepts credentials of new Romanian ambassador - PHOTOS

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received yesterday credentials of new ambassador of Romania Daniel Cristian Ciobanu.

President Aliyev made conversation with the ambassador during which the Head of State noted political and economic relationship between Azerbaijan and Romania was developing successfully. The Azerbaijani leader said strong legal basis existed to deepen bilateral relations even more.

President Ilham Aliyev underlined the role of Romania in development of Azerbaijan-EU and Azerbaijan-NATO relations. The Head of State also stressed the importance of high-level reciprocal visits in strengthening relations between the two countries. The Head of State expressed assurance that during his tenure the Romanian ambassador would contribute to strengthening bilateral ties.

Ambassador Daniel Cristian Ciobanu, in turn, said relations between Azerbaijan and Romania were developing successfully. The diplomat underscored the importance of the joint Action Plan signed by Azerbaijani and Romanian presidents to implement strategic partnership between the two countries. The Romanian ambassador said his country was interested in development of cooperation with Azerbaijan in economic, in particular, energy sphere. The diplomat vowed to spare no efforts to contribute to strengthening bilateral ties between Azerbaijan and Romania.

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