PRESIDENTS OF AZERBAIJAN AND GREECE MEET IN PRESENCE OF DELEGATIONS

Athens, February 16 (AzerTAc). Following a one-on-one meeting, Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Karolos Papoulias of Greece have met here in the presence of the two countries` delegations.

President Papoulias stressed the importance of Azerbaijani President`s attending the
inauguration of the Turkey-Greece gas pipeline. He noted the present visit would
give a kick-start to bilateral ties.
Greek President said energy ties between the two countries are developing well as
well, adding it is important for the regional cooperation. Papoulias expressed his
confidence that bilateral relations would continue to develop.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed satisfaction over development of bilateral
relationship. According to him, the documents to be signed during the visit will
create a good legal framework for expanding ties in the economic, political, energy
and other fields.
Azerbaijani Leader highlighted Azerbaijan`s role in ensuring energy security in
Europe and emphasized the importance of energy cooperation with Greece.
President Ilham Aliyev recalled his participation in the inauguration of the
Turkey-Greece pipeline, adding this pipeline marked the beginning of the new era in
Azerbaijan-Greece relations and regional energy cooperation.
President of Azerbaijan expressed his hope that bilateral ties between the two
nations will continue to expand.
The Presidents underscored the importance of bilateral relations within the
framework of Azerbaijan-European Union ties. They noted there is good potential for
expanding bilateral ties.
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