OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV RECEIVES FORMER ENERGY MINISTER OF GREAT BRITAIN, CHAIRMAN OF ENGLAND-AZERBAIJAN ASSOCIATION
Warmly greeting the guest, head of the Azerbaijan State said that the 10th anniversary of the “Contract of the Century” one of the members of which is Great Britain, has been solemnly marked in Baku. President Ilham Aliyev highly assessed support rendered by the British Government and the then energy minister of the country Mr. Tim Eggar during signing of the Contract. President Ilham Aliyev spoke of the accomplishments Azerbaijan achieved in the passed period in the political, economic and other fields.
Expressing gratitude for sincere reception and kind words, Mr. Tim Eggar once again conveyed deep condolence on demise of the nationwide leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev and stated that he was shocked upon hearing the news.
Noting that he is very pleased with the first meeting with President Ilham Aliyev after he was elected as President, the guest once again congratulated Head of the Azerbaijan State and wished success in his activity.
Emphasizing that he was eyewitness of unobserved development in Azerbaijan, Mr. Tim Eggar said that members of the delegation he leads in current visit, also admire the great changes and and success in Azerbaijan.