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Aliyev meets Thor Heyerdahl’s family members

29 October 2011 09:41 (UTC+04:00)
Aliyev meets Thor Heyerdahl’s family members

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Friday met in Baku family members of prominent Norwegian traveler and scientist Thor Heyerdahl.

Speaking on behalf of the scientist`s family, Heyerdahl`s son recalled his father`s meetings with Azerbaijani people`s national leader Heydar Aliyev. He noted he had always heard kind words about Azerbaijan from his father.

President Aliyev stressed importance of Heyerdahl`s great interest in Azerbaijan and his opinion about the country. Aliyev pointed out that the visit of Thor Heyerdahl`s family to Azerbaijan provides good opportunity to take a closer look at the country.

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