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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of foreign countries in Baku on December 7, Azertac reported.

President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador of Cuba Alfredo Nieves Portuondo.

Later, the president received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco Mohamed Adil Ambarch.

President Aliyev expressed his hope that bilateral relations between the two countries will successfully develop during Adil Ambarch's diplomatic tenure in Azerbaijan.

Describing the level of Azerbaijan-Morocco political relations as excellent, the head of state underlined his country's keenness to develop these ties.

Hailing the two countries' constant and close cooperation and mutual support within international organizations, President Aliyev said this has already become a good tradition. The head of state also underlined the importance of defining other areas of cooperation between the two countries, describing the level of mutual trade as very low. He noted the significance of cooperation in energy, tourism, import and export fields.

President Aliyev hailed the possibility of increasing the volume of trade between the two countries, taking into account both countries' potential and export opportunities. The head of state stressed the necessity of strengthening friendly relations between the two countries.

The ambassador praised the very good level of Azerbaijan-Morocco political relations, saying he will spare no efforts to contribute to the development of bilateral ties between the two countries.

Adil Ambarch hailed the importance of economic cooperation in a number of areas, including cooperation in energy sector.

The ambassador noted that his country considers Azerbaijan as a platform for regional cooperation, emphasizing Morocco can also play the role of a platform for the establishment of relations with African countries.

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