Azerbaijan's new ambassador presents credentials to Philippines president
Azerbaijani newly appointed ambassador to Indonesia and
simultaneously in Singapore, Philippines and Timor-Leste, Tamerlan
Garayev presented his credentials to President of Philippines
Benigno Akino, Today.Az website reported referring to the AzerTac
state news agency.
The ambassador was welcomed by the guard of honour. The state
anthems of Azerbaijan and Philippines were sounded and the flags of
both countries were raised.
Then the President of Philippines had a short talk with the
Azerbaijani ambassador.
Garayev said that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the
development of relations with Philippines in both bilateral and
multilateral format. He noted that fruitful cooperation with
Philippines within UN and other international organizations is of
great importance for Azerbaijan.
Speaking about the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over Nagorno
Karabakh, the ambassador said that 20% of Azerbaijani lands are
occupied by Armenia, over a million of Azerbaijanis became refugees
and displaced persons.
President of Philippines Benigno Akino voiced satisfaction with the
development of relations between the two countries. He stressed the
rapid development of economy of Philippines, importance of
bilateral economic cooperation. Benigno Akino said that his country
attaches special importance to cooperation with Azerbaijan and
within the framework of this the government of Philippines will be
recommended to cooperate closely with the embassy.
Garayev also participated in the event on the occasion of New Year
attended by the foreign countries' accredited representatives in
Manila. The ambassador held a meeting with Foreign Minister of
Philippines and other high level officials.