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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today received credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of foreign countries, Azertac reported.

The president firstly received credentials of the newly appointed Romanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Dan Iancu.

Describing Azerbaijan and Romania as strategic partners, the head of state highlighted Azerbaijan's interest in expanding cooperation between the two countries and strengthening partnership in bilateral format as well as within the EU-Azerbaijan and NATO-Azerbaijan relations.

Recalling his visits to Romania, President Aliyev described the country as one of the closest partners of Azerbaijan in Europe.

Ambassador Dan Iancu, for his part, said that in Azerbaijan he saw development and huge potential, as well as the magnificence of Baku.

He characterized Azerbaijan as a country with a rich and ancient history and culture, which is located on the crossroads of the East and West, South and North.

Later, President Aliyev received credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Azerbaijan, Yusif bin Hasan Yusif al-Sai.

The ambassador conveyed greetings of the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to President Aliyev, Azerbaijan and its people.

Describing Qatar as a friendly country for Azerbaijan, the Ambassador noted that supported by President Aliyev, he will spare no efforts to contribute to further development of friendly ties between the two countries.

Expressing his satisfaction with the successful development of Azerbaijan-Qatar relations, President Aliyev hailed friendly and fraternal ties between the two countries.

The head of state recalled the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's official visit to Azerbaijan, describing it as successful and noting that fruitful discussions were held during the meetings.

The sides emphasized the huge potential for cooperation between the two countries in a number of areas, particularly in agricultural and tourism fields, stressing the importance of increasing efforts in this regard.

President Aliyev thanked for the greetings of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and asked the ambassador to extend his greetings to the Emir of the State of Qatar.

The newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Azerbaijan, Javad Jahangirzadeh, also presented his credentials to the Azerbaijani president today.

Hailing relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, the head of state said that the bilateral ties are rapidly developing in all areas.

Describing it as a manifestation of the will of the two countries` presidents, the head of state stressed the importance of reciprocal visits of the Iranian and Azerbaijani presidents, and the agreements reached during these trips.

The president noted that Azerbaijan is interested in strengthening friendly and fraternal ties with Iran even further.

The head of state wished Javad Jahangirzadeh success in his diplomatic activities, and expressed hope that he will spare no efforts to contribute to the development of Azerbaijan-Iran relations.

The ambassador, conveying greetings of the Iranian president, said President Hassan Rouhani called President Aliyev one of his closest friends and brothers.

The ambassador noted that the political will of the two countries` presidents will lie at the heart of his efforts to develop relations between Azerbaijan and Iran.

Javad Jahangirzadeh said he will do his utmost to develop the bilateral ties, expressing hope that his efforts will be supported by President Ilham Aliyev.

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