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Vagif Sadigov appointed Azerbaijan`s ambassador to Italy

Baku, October 29 (AZERTAC). Vagif Ismayil Sadigov has been appointed Azerbaijan`s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Italy.

President Ilham Aliyev has today signed a relevant order.

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