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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria March 9.

The president noted that political relations between the two countries are developing successfully. President Aliyev hailed the long-term successful development of the bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields, including military sphere, adding that Izoria`s visit to Azerbaijan created a good opportunity for discussing cooperation prospects in this area.

Izoria reiterated the Georgian people`s respect for the Azerbaijani president, and praised President Aliyev`s great contributions to the successful development of ties between the two countries.

The Georgian minister also said his country supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. Touching upon Georgia-Azerbaijan-Turkey cooperation, Izoria described it as an important factor in strengthening regional stability. He stressed successful joint military exercises of the three countries.

Noting that Azerbaijan and Georgia enjoy successful interaction in economic, energy and transport areas, the president emphasized the importance of the global projects implemented by the two countries. President Aliyev said Azerbaijan backs the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.

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