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BAKU – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials of newly-appointed ambassador of Georgia Teymuraz Sharashenidze on Thursday.

President Aliyev expressed assurance that Azerbaijan-Georgia relations would continue to develop successfully during the Georgian ambassador`s tenure.

Aliyev underlined Azerbaijan and Georgia are neighbors, friends and fraternal countries, adding the countries share a number of historical values. He hailed the level and dynamics of bilateral relations and highlighted the importance of joint projects in all fields. The Azerbaijani leader noted that much work is to be done to implement projects scheduled in the years to come, saying new areas for cooperation will be explored for joint activity in the two countries and the region.

Aliyev noted political, economic and humanitarian relationship between Azerbaijan and Georgia is well developed. The president highlighted the importance of bilateral relations for both peoples as well as regional cooperation and security.

The Georgian ambassador said working as an ambassador in a historically close country is a responsible job. He vowed to spare no efforts to deepen relations between the two countries.