MM CHAIRMAN MEETS UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR
The Speaker highly appreciated the role of Boris Aleksenko in development of relationship between the two countries. He noted that the Azerbaijan-Ukraine friendship whose foundation had been laid by nationwide leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, had reached today the level of strategic partnership. According to Mr. Alasgarov, the bilateral relations have been given a new impetus after the recent visit by President Ilham Aliyev to Ukraine. He finally expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian government and people for the support in the process of solution to the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, and the hope that Boris Aleksenko would continue to maintain contacts with Azerbaijan and contribute to expanding bilateral relation during his follow-up activity.
Ambassador Boris Aleksenko noted in response that it was great leader Heydar Aliyev who laid the foundation of the friendly relations between the two countries: Heydar Aliyev not only overcame the blockade and achieved the country’s worldwide recognition but also rendered great help to the Ukrainian people, who will never forget this good, he said.
The diplomat stressed that no matter who wins at the presidential elections expected in Ukraine on 31 October, the attitude towards Azerbaijan would remain the same. According to him, the stance of the official Kiev and ordinary people as to the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem will also remain unalterable.
Mr. Aleksenko expressed deep gratitude for the high award - the Order “Glory” - conferred upon him by President of Azerbaijan. He also announced that the staff of the Kiev State University had given to Murtuz Alasgarov the title of Honorary Doctor of the University, that will officially take place during his upcoming visit to Ukraine.
During the meeting Murtuz Alasgarov and Boris Aleksenko have also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
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