Baku, November 14 (AZERTAC). President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received credentials of new Kuwaiti Ambassador to the country Saud Abdulaziz Mohammad Al-Shamlan Al-Roumi.

The Ambassador passed along a ceremonial guard of honor.

The Kuwaiti Ambassador handed over his credentials to the Head of State.

President Ilham Aliyev then had a conversation with the Ambassador.

The Head of State said bilateral ties between Azerbaijan and Kuwait are based on principles of friendship.

President Ilham Aliyev stressed the importance of the two countries’ support of each other within all international organizations, saying there was great potential for expanding the cooperation in economic field.

The Head of State expressed confidence that the newly appointed Ambassador would spare no efforts to contribute to strengthening the bilateral ties.

The Ambassador conveyed greetings of Emir of Kuwait Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah and Kuwaiti Prince to the Head of State.

The Kuwaiti Ambassador congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on his re-election as President of Azerbaijan.

Saud Abdulaziz Mohammad Al-Shamlan Al-Roumi noted the Kuwaiti Emir attaches great importance to enhancing the bilateral bonds with Azerbaijan.

The Head of State asked the Ambassador to deliver his greetings to the Emir and Prince of Kuwait.