OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV MEETS SWISS COUNCIL OF STATES` PRESIDENT
Bern, October 19 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev met Monday here with Alain Berset, President of the Swiss Council of States.
Berset described the level of inter-parliamentary ties as “very good”, adding inter-governmental relations are developing, as well.
He praised the fact that an interparliamentary friendship group on Azerbaijan functions in the Swiss parliament.
Touching upon the importance of Azerbaijani days in Switzerland, Berset said “such events contribute to raising our awareness of each-other”.
President Ilham Aliyev said “we have multi-faceted relationships and there are improvements in various spheres”.
The President pointed out that a friendship group on Switzerland functions in Azerbaijan`s Milli Majlis, too, and “our country attaches great importance to inter-parliamentary relations”.
The Head of State described the level of inter-governmental ties as “good”.
He added the visit by Swiss President to Baku last year and Azerbaijani President`s current trip to Switzerland contribute to strengthening “bilateral relations”.
President Ilham Aliyev pointed out “there has been strong dynamics in development of our relations and this serves interests of the two countries”.
According to the President, bilateral economic cooperation is developing and relevant new projects of mutual interest are underway.
The Azerbaijani leader also stressed the importance of holding Azerbaijan Days in Switzerland.
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