Azerbaijani president: Azerbaijani gas can be delivered to European Union market from next year- UPDATE

Sept. 29
11:24

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Traian Basescu of Romania had a joint press conference at the latter's residence - Cotroceni Palace after the ceremony of signing documents on Sept. 28.

The two presidents made statements.

“Bilateral relations between Romania and Azerbaijan are developing very successfully, and a declaration on strategic partnership signed today is a logical result of the work done during the last years. I am confident that all documents signed today provide a good basis for successful cooperation in future. There are excellent opportunities, great potential for development of bilateral relations, and in the coming years we will make rational use of this,” Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in his remarks.

"Today, both in a one on one meeting and at a meeting with delegations all important issues were discussed and very important decisions about further cooperation were made. The political context, as I noted, are at a very high level. I am sure that we will implement new great projects in the economic sphere. We successfully cooperate in oil and gas sector and future of this cooperation will be even more successful. Azerbaijan has rich of oil and gas fields. Resources of  Azerbaijan are successfully delivered to the world and European markets. If contracts based on international practice are signed with transit countries in near future, Azerbaijani gas can be delivered to the European Union market starting from the next year.”
 
“Diversification of energy resources is important both for consumers and producers, in which our interests coincide. I am convinced that Nabucco and other projects will be successfully implemented. Cooperation in energy sector is also reflected in the Memorandum on Strategic Partnership signed between Azerbaijan and the European Union and the energy factor is a very important in relations between the EU and Azerbaijan,” the Azerbaijani President said.

"At the same time, the stance which envisages guidance by international principles for the settlement of frozen conflicts, including Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and respect for the territorial integrity of countries is of great importance, and I am grateful to you for this. All problems in the world, including conflicts can be resolved only on the basis of international law. I am convinced that if all parties respect international law, the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict could soon be resolved in a fair manner and occupied lands of Azerbaijan could soon be freed from the occupying forces,” the President said.

01:15

Five more documents were signed with the participation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his Romanian counterpart Traian Besesku.

The documents include a Joint Declaration on the establishment of strategic partnership;

The agreement on joint combating trans-border organized crime and international terrorism;

The agreement on cooperation in removing consequences of emergency situations;

Memorandum on cooperation between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Romania;

Memorandum of cooperation between the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan and Ministry of Environment of Romania.

Sept. 28
23:05

An official reception was given in honor of Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva on behalf of Romanian President Traian Basescu and his spouse Maria Basescu.

The Presidents made speeches during the event.

23:03

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Traian Basescu of Romania today had a joint press conference at the latter`s residence - Cotroceni Palace after the ceremony of signing documents.

First, the two presidents made statements.

The Romanian leader thanked the Azerbaijani colleague for receiving his invitation.
Traian Basescu said ‘this visit is a sum of joint works done within last four years.

He said bilateral relations cover much more areas, praising energy cooperation.

Touching upon Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the President said his country supports resolution of the conflict within norms and principles of international law, and territorial integrity of the countries.

President Ilham Aliyev said bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Romania are “successfully” developing, adding ‘documents signed today create good base for future development of ties.’

Speaking about transporting of Azerbaijan gas to markets of European Union, the Head of State stated the two countries have “effective” economic and energy cooperation.

The President thanked Romanian colleague for his country`s stance on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within principles of international law and territorial integrity.
Later on, the Presidents answered questions of journalists.

The Romanian leader said his country has signed a Joint Declaration on strategic partnership with only two countries, which are the United States and Azerbaijan and this document covers cooperation in political, economic and other fields. According to him, the Joint Declaration meets national interest of both countries.

The Azerbaijani President expressed belief bilateral cooperation will further develop. Ilham Aliyev said the Joint Declaration on strategic partnership will open new prospects for cooperation.

21:31

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met today here Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc.

The discussions focused on economic and energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Romania.

It was noted the two countries had huge potential to expand relevant bilateral cooperation even more. The importance of bilateral relations was stressed in terms of economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union.

The sides expressed confidence economic ties between Azerbaijan and Romania would further develop.

21:09

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Traian Basescu of Romania have Monday met in private at the Romanian leader`s residence - Cotroceni Palace.

The talks focused on successful cooperation between the two countries in political, economic and other areas.

The importance of expansion of relationship within the European Union was stressed.

It was noted high-level reciprocal visits contribute to boosting bilateral ties.

The presidents stressed bilateral energy cooperation had great prospects.

They also exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international issues.

20:37

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today has visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest.

A guard of honor was lined up there for the Azerbaijani Leader.

National anthems of Azerbaijan and Romania were played.

The Head of State laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and paid tribute to memories of the Romanian soldiers, who lost their lives during World War II.

President Ilham Aliyev signed the guest book.

20:34

Azerbaijan and Romania signed Monday here several documents in the presence of Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Traian Basescu.

Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Traian Basescu signed a Joint Declaration on agreement on establishing strategic cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Romania.

Azerbaijani Interior Minister Ramil Usubov and Romanian Secretary of State in the Foreign Ministry Bogdan Mazuru signed an agreement on cooperation between the Azerbaijani and Romanian governments in fight against trans-border organized crime and international terrorism.

Azerbaijani Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaladdin Heydarov and Romanian Secretary of State in the Foreign Ministry Bogdan Mazuru signed an agreement on cooperation between the Azerbaijani and Romanian governments in elimination, limitation and reduction of consequences of emergency situations.

Azerbaijan`s foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov and Romanian Minister of Communications and Information Society Gabriel Sandu signed a memorandum of understanding on ICT cooperation between Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies and Romanian Ministry of Communications and Information Society.

Azerbaijan`s foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov and Romanian Secretary of State in the Environment Ministry Dan Carlan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in protection of environment between Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and Ministry of Environment and Water Management of Romania.

20:10

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was given Monday an official welcome in Bucharest at the Romanian leader`s residence - Cotroceni Palace.

A guard of honor was lined up at the square in front of the palace decorated with the national flags of Azerbaijan and Romania.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were warmly welcomed by Romanian leader Traian Basescu and his spouse Maria Basescu.

The two Presidents inspected a ceremonial guard of honor as a military orchestra played the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Romania.

Romanian officials were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev, while members of the Azerbaijani delegation to Romanian leader Traian Basescu.

The presidents then posed for photographs.

13:32

President Aliyev has today arrived in Romania for an official visit.

A guard of honor was lined up for the Azerbaijani President at the Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport decorated with national flags of Azerbaijan and Romania.

President Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by Romanian officials.

10:41

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today left for Romania.

At the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the President was seen off by Chief of the Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev and Baku Mayor Hajibala Abutalybov.

/AzerTAj, Trend News/