Azerbaijan contributes to settlement of energy matters: president - PHOTOS - UPDATE

Nov. 16
09:52

Following a ceremony of signing Azerbaijan-Bulgaria documents, Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria held a joint press conference.

Bulgaria President Parvanov noted the documents signed today elevated bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level. According to him, an active political dialogue exists between the two countries.

“We can see economic cooperation trends at the same time,” said Georgi Parvanov, adding the two countries actively cooperate within international organizations including European and Euroatlantic institutions.

Bulgarian President noted Azerbaijan is Bulgaria`s closer partner in the energy sector. He noted “we are interested in transporting Azerbaijani gas to Bulgaria”.

President Ilham Aliyev noted good results had been achieved during talks. Azerbaijani leader said bilateral relations are successfully developing. The Head of Azerbaijani state pointed out Bulgaria is a very important and friendly country for Azerbaijan.

President Ilham Aliyev stressed high-level political relations between the two countries positively impact on other fields as well. He added that Bulgaria plays a significant role in cooperation between European Union and Azerbaijan.

The Azerbaijani leader stressed Bulgaria has always supported Azerbaijan in the process of integration into Euro-Atlantic structures, adding Azerbaijan recently has joined the European Union`s Eastern Partnership Program.

The President expressed confidence that this program would allow to expand EU-Azerbaijan cooperation even more.

Touching upon the energy relations between the EU and Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said the importance of energy security matters has increased over the last years.
 He added “Azerbaijan contributes to settlement of these matters”.

The Azerbaijani leader expressed assurance that gas cooperation between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan will be successful as well.

In conclusion, the Heads of States responded to questions of journalists.

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Nov. 14

10:36

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria have met at the Presidential Administration on Nov. 13.

The Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Georgi Parvanov had an official photo taken together.

Successful development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria was stressed at the meeting.

The parties discussed economic ties including prospects for cooperation in the energy sector.

The Heads of State expressed their assurance that Azerbaijan-Bulgaria relations would continue to strengthen.

The Presidents also shared their ideas on the regional cooperation and international issues.

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09:54

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev ended his working visit to Bulgaria on Nov. 13.

A guard of honor was lined up in honor of the Azerbaijani President at the Sophia international airport.

President Ilham Aliyev was seen off by Bulgarian high-ranking state and governmental officials

Later the same day, President Ilham Aliyev returned to Baku.

At the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the President was welcomed by Premier Artur Rasizade, Head of Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev and Baku mayor Hajibala Abutalibov.

/AzerTaj/

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