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PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN RECEIVES DELEGATION LED BY PETER SEMNEBY, EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SOUTH CAUCASUS
Head of the Azerbaijan State congratulated Peter Semneby for appointment as the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and wished success in his activity. President of Azerbaijan said the relations between Azerbaijan and EU successfully develop, expressing hope for further strengthening of these relations. President Aliyev reminded his visit to Brussels two years ago and the visit of the EU’s ex-President to Azerbaijan, noting that the mutual visits have certain impact on development of relations. Head of the Azerbaijan State spoke of realization of the EU’s “New Neighborhood Policy”, the energy issues, the Organization’s role in settlement of the conflicts in the South Caucasus.
Peter Semneby said he was making his first visit to Azerbaijan after he was appointed European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus. The guest said the European Union is much interested in the South Caucasus region, expressing confidence for further development of mutual relations between Azerbaijan and the Organization he represented.