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By Laman Ismayilova

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Baku has arranged an official reception on the occasion of the country`s National Day.

Saudi Ambassador Musaid bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Salim, addressing the event, spoke about the developing history of the country.

The ambassador emphasized that fraternal relations combined Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, adding these bonds based on mutual respect, common history and sincerity. The diplomat highlighted the role of national leader Heydar Aliyev in establishing these ties, Azertac reported.

"King of Saudi Arabia Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev have great services in development of bilateral relations,” he added. The diplomat also noted Saudi Arabia applauds declaration of year 2017 a Year of Islamic Solidarity by President Ilham Aliyev.

The ambassador further said efforts to strengthen relations between the two fraternal countries and nation would continue.

Economy and Industry Minister Shahin Mustafayev, on behalf of the Azerbaijani government, congratulated the people of Saudi Arabia and wished peace and tranquility.

The minister highlighted successfully developing relations between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia in the fields of politics, economy, and culture.

As for close cooperation within the international organizations, the minister said reciprocal visits of officials of both countries stood on the base of these successful relations. He noted President Ilham Aliyev`s visits to Saudi Arabia, as well as the activity of Joint Commission on Cooperation between the Governments of the two countries gave contributions to boosting ties.

The event was attended by officials of state and government, MPs, representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan, public representatives.

Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries to recognize the independence of Azerbaijan in 1991.The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1992.

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Riyadh was opened in 1994, and since 1999, the embassy of Saudi Arabia has been operating in Baku.

The economic relations with the increased interest in investment strengthened and expanded over the past years. Several companies of Saudi Arabia operate in various fields in Azerbaijan.

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