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Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of incoming Portuguese, Danish ambassadors [PHOTO]

26 March 2017 13:12 (UTC+04:00)
Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of incoming Portuguese, Danish ambassadors [PHOTO]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Denmark Svend Olling.

Ambassador Svend Olling reviewed a guard of honor.

Svend Olling presented his credentials to President Ilham Aliyev.

President Ilham Aliyev then had a conversation with the Ambassador.

The head of state stressed the necessity of developing bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Denmark in various areas, including in the field of economy. President Ilham Aliyev noted low level of cooperation between the two countries in the economic sphere, including trade, and underlined the need to have more business contacts.

Touching upon successful activity of Danish companies in Azerbaijan, Ambassador Svend Olling said his country`s company invested in Azerbaijan`s oil sector. Noting that Carlsberg operates in Azerbaijan, he pointed out now they attract investors to Azerbaijan`s food industry. The Ambassador said the Danish companies will bring modern technology to Azerbaijan, and they plan to open a turkey factory in Ismayilli district jointly with Azerbaijan`s partners. The Danish diplomat noted that an agreement on elimination of double taxation will be signed between the two countries, and vowed he will spare no efforts to contribute to expanding the bilateral bonds.

The head of state underlined that the Danish companies` investing in non-oil sector of Azerbaijan`s regions correspond to Azerbaijan`s economic policy, and stressed the importance of it in terms of developing regions, expanding local production, reducing dependence on imports and increasing export opportunities.

They also exchanged views over the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The Danish diplomat noted that his country supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

Moreover, President Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Portugal Paula Leal da Silva.

Ambassador Paula Leal da Silva reviewed a guard of honor.

Paula Leal da Silva presented her credentials to President Ilham Aliyev.

President Ilham Aliyev then had a conversation with the Ambassador.

Ambassador Paula Leal da Silva conveyed the best wishes and deep respects of President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Antonio Costa to the head of state.

She noted that it is her first visit to Azerbaijan, and the development of Baku made a deep impression on her. Paula Leal da Silva said Portugal is very interested in strengthening and deepening bilateral ties with Azerbaijan.

The head of state noted that Azerbaijan is also keen to expand cooperation with Portugal. President Ilham Aliyev underlined the significance of conducting political consultations between the two countries, and increasing the level of economic activity and business relations.

They noted that the two countries enjoy good opportunities for cooperation in the tourism sector, and discussed prospects for expansion of the bilateral bonds in this area.

The head of state thanked for the greetings of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Antonio Costa, and asked the Ambassador to extend his greetings to the Portuguese President and Prime Minister.

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Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of incoming Portuguese, Danish ambassadors [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of incoming Portuguese, Danish ambassadors [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of incoming Portuguese, Danish ambassadors [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of incoming Portuguese, Danish ambassadors [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
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