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Thu, 01/15/2009 - 13:05
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AZERBAIJANI AMBASSADOR TO AUSTRIA, WITH CONCURRENT ACCREDITATION TO SLOVAKIA ATTENDS NEW YEAR`S RECEPTIONS

Baku, January 14 (AzerTAc). Azerbaijani ambassador to Austria Fuad Ismayilov, who is simultaneously accredited to Slovakia attended the traditional New Year`s reception for the Diplomatic Corps held at Hofburg Palace in Vienna.

Addressing the event, Austrian President Heinz Fischer called on the world community
to make joint efforts to resolve urgent problems including economic crisis and
energy security.
The president also expressed his deep concern over the escalation of violence in the
Middle East, stressing as a member of the United Nations Security Council his
country will increase its efforts to strengthen peace throughout the world.
Following the event, Fuad Ismayilov met with the Austrian President and Foreign
Minister Michael Spindelegger.
The Ambassador conveyed greetings and New Year congratulations of Azerbaijan`s
President Ilham Aliyev to Heinz Fischer.
They also discussed other issues including developing bilateral cooperation even
more.
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The same day, Fuad Ismayilov also attended the New Year`s reception organized for
the Diplomatic Corps in Bratislava.
Following the event, the Ambassador met with Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic and
Foreign Minister Jan Kubis to discuss expanding relations between the two countries
in various fields.
Ismayilov conveyed greetings of Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev to Ivan
Gasparovic.

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