Baku, March 14 (AZERTAC). President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received an Italian delegation led by president of Friuli Venezia Giulia region Debora Serracchiani.

On cooperation between Azerbaijan and Italy, President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan was keen to establish close relations with regions of Italy.

The President said Italy was one of the major partners of Azerbaijan in economic field.

President Ilham Aliyev pointed to prospects for boosting bonds in other areas too.

Debora Serracchiani said Friuli Venezia Giulia was determined to expand trade ties with Azerbaijan.