KING OF SPAIN RECEIVES AZERBAIJANI AMBASSADOR

Baku, January 16 (AzerTAc) King of Spain Juan Carlos received representatives of
diplomatic corps on the occasion of the New Year at the Royal Palace in Madrid,
according to the Azerbaijan embassy to Spain.

Azerbaijan ambassador Mammad Aliyev was present at the reception.
The King spoke of events that took place last year in his country.
He underlined the activity of diplomatic missions accredited to his country.
During the meeting with the Spanish King, Azerbaijani ambassador conveyed President
Ilham Aliyev`s greetings to him.
Juan Carlos, in turn, asked the Azeri envoy to pass on his greetings to President
Ilham Aliyev. The King said he wants to visit Azerbaijan and expressed hope that the
trip may take place in the near future.
Mammad Aliyev also met with Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs Miguel Angel
Moratinos.
The ambassador spoke of prospects for bilateral diplomatic relations, noting heads
and foreign ministers of the two countries will give contribution to development of
bilateral ties.