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ASTANA – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte in Astana on Wednesday, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

Opportunities for Azerbaijan-Netherlands cooperation in a variety of fields were discussed at the meeting. The need for taking some steps in this direction was underlined.

The parties noted opening of embassies contributes to cooperation between the two countries. The Azerbaijan-Netherlands cooperation in terms of development of Azerbaijan-EU relations was underscored at the meeting.

President Aliyev also met with Georgian counterpart Mikheil Saakashvili. The Presidents expressed satisfaction with successful development of Azerbaijan-Georgia relations based on strategic partnership.

They discussed joint energy projects, in particular the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway. The parties expressed confidence relations between the two countries would continue to expand.

President Aliyev has met here with Slovenian counterpart Danilo Turk. The sides discussed bilateral relations. Good opportunities for expansion of relations were noted at the meting. Reciprocal visits contributed to development of bilateral ties, they said.

Slovenian President was curious about resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute. Aliyev briefed his Slovenian counterpart on the Azerbaijan`s stance on the conflict.

President Aliyev has met also Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd in Astana.

Rudd said Australia is interested in developing security and environmental cooperation with Azerbaijan.

Aliyev said Azerbaijan can develop cooperation with Australia. The President highlighted development of Azerbaijan in all fields, adding there is good environment for Australian companies to operate in Azerbaijan.

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