OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN RECEIVES CHAIRMAN OF ASSEMBLY OF THE WEST-EUROPEAN UNION-INTER-PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY ON SAFETY AND DEFENSE IN EUROPE
The visitor, with satisfaction having reminded the previous meeting with the head of Azerbaijan state, has noted that for him it is a great honor to invite President Ilham Aliyev to plenary session of Assembly of the West-European Union forthcoming in this year.
Having emphasized that the deepening of relations with Azerbaijan represents great value for Europe, Mr. Stef Goris has noted that the Assembly of the West-European Union would support henceforth process of the country’s integration to the European Union.
Highly having estimated active participation of Azerbaijan in combat against the international terrorism, the guest has expressed satisfaction with ethnic and religious tolerance in the country.
Having emphasized extreme importance of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan MEP not only for Azerbaijan, but also for all Europe, Mr. Stef Goris highly has estimated economic reforms conducted in Azerbaijan.
The head of state Ilham Aliyev has noted that integration to the Euro-Atlantic structures, including in the European Union, is one of the basic priorities of the foreign policy of Azerbaijan. President Ilham Aliyev ascertained that expansion of links at all levels represents great value. President Ilham Aliyev has emphasized that gives great value to the further expansion of constructive cooperation of Azerbaijan with the European Union, the Council of Europe, the PACE and other structures, including with Assembly of the West-European Union. President Ilham Aliyev has told: “Azerbaijan on the geographical position connects Europe and Asia. Extremely important global power and transport corridors pass through our country”.
Having noted the greater approach of the country to borders of the European Union, the President of Azerbaijan informed about active participation of Azerbaijan in the new neighborhood policy of the European Union. President Ilham Aliyev has emphasized that Azerbaijan also plays important role in combat against the international terrorism.
Having touched forthcoming parliamentary elections, President Aliyev has expressed confidence of constant expansion of cooperation of Azerbaijan with the European structures and in the years ahead.