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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday received member of the British Parliament Nick de Bois, AzerTac state news agency reported.
Nick de Bois conveyed greetings of British Prime Minister David Cameron to the Head of State.
He also handed over the British PM`s letter to the Azerbaijani president.
In his letter, David Cameron praised bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Azerbaijan.
The PM spoke about issues related to expansion of the bilateral cooperation in the fields of non-oil, business and trade fields even further.
Nick de Bois said Cameron considers Azerbaijan as an important partner for the UK.
He recalled a meeting between the British PM and President Aliyev during the London Olympic Games.
Nick de Bois stressed the importance of achievements of Azerbaijani athletes in the Olympic Games.
Nick de Bois also conveyed David Cameron`s congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Azerbaijan`s winning the right to hold first European Games in 2015.
The British MP expressed confidence that the first European Games would be held successfully in Baku.
In turn the Head of State also recalled a meeting with David Cameron during the London Olympic Games.
The president noted Azerbaijan and the UK enjoy long-term historical relationship.
Aliyev said bilateral cooperation between the two countries was developing successfully.
President Aliyev expressed confidence bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the UK would continue to strengthen in various directions, including political, economic, energy and security fields.
The Azerbaijani leader asked Nick de Bois to deliver his greetings to the British PM.