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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia Oesman Sapta Odang in Baku on September 9, Azertac reported.

The head of state hailed the rapid development of bilateral relations between the two countries.

President Aliyev underlined the importance of the fact that the two countries have always supported each other in international organizations. He as well noted the necessity of developing bilateral relations in economic, energy and tourism fields.

Expressing his regret over the fact that trade between Azerbaijan and Indonesia was not at the desired level, the head of state noted that it was possible to make accomplishments in this area too through joint efforts.

Underlining Indonesia's great experience in tourism sphere, the president hailed good potential to develop bilateral cooperation between the two countries in this area.

President Aliyev pointed to the appropriateness of taking steps to simplify visa regime between the two countries in order to expand relations in the field of tourism.

The head of state said Azerbaijan was interested in more Indonesian tourists' getting acquainted with Azerbaijan.

President Aliyev further expressed his confidence that Odang's visiting Azerbaijan with a large delegation would be of pivotal importance in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Odang, in turn, extended the greetings of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to President Ilham Aliyev.

He said that he was visiting Azerbaijan with a large delegation which represented 10 Indonesian parties.

Odang noted that the Indonesian government was looking forward to the Azerbaijani president's visit to Indonesia, and extended the official invitation of the President of Indonesia to President Aliyev.

The head of state thanked for the greetings of President Joko Widodo, and asked Odang to extend his greetings to the Indonesian President.

At the end of the meeting they posed for photographs.

Previously, the Indonesian delegation visited Azerbaijan`s Milli Majlis.

The delegation met with Parliament Speaker Ogtay Asadov, who hailed “the friendly” relations and partnership between Azerbaijan and Indonesia.

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