Ilham Aliyev: "Southern Gas Corridor is important both for Azerbaijan and Europe" - PHOTO

Ilham Aliyev: "Southern Gas Corridor is important both for Azerbaijan and Europe" - <span style="color: red;">PHOTO
# 19 September 2014 21:50 (UTC +04:00)

Baku-APA. "Welcome to Azerbaijan. Glad to see you in our country. I believe that your visit will give an additional impetus to the development of relations between our countries," said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the press conference after a meeting with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, APA reports.

The Head of State noted that Bulgaria is one of reliable partners for Azerbaijan in Europe: "We have just signed a joint declaration, which covers various areas of our cooperation. It confirms the high-level dialogue between two countries and mutual support in international organizations. It reflects the areas of economy, energy and culture. At the same time, it is very important for us that it notes the settlement of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno Karabakh conflict and the importance of resolving the conflict only on the basis of international law that is based on the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of state borders and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council UN. We express our gratitude to Bulgaria for its position based on justice and international law. "

Aliyev said that during the meeting they discussed all aspects of cooperation: "I believe that all the debated issues will be resolved. Much has already been done, but there is still more to do. Cooperation between our countries is a significant part of our bilateral relations. Tomorrow we will participate together in the historic event. The ceremony of laying the foundation of the Southern Gas Corridor will be organized. It will be a new chapter in Europe's energy security and will allow Azerbaijan to transport its natural resources to European markets. I am glad that Bulgaria is a member of the Southern Gas Corridor project. This is an important project for us and for Europe. Azerbaijan will be able to transport gas to Bulgaria, and in the future through the territory of your country to other countries. We will hold intensive consultations and coordination on the issue of energy security in the coming years. Since tomorrow we begin concrete work involving many countries. Here arises the need for coordination and proper planning of our steps. We are committed to the timely and highly profitable project implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor, and I have no doubt that it will be so. At the same time we will be able to consider other projects in the energy sector, and today, we discussed it. There are investment opportunities, the ability to work in the construction sector and other various fields in a trilateral format. In short, our cooperation in the energy sector will create more opportunities for our companies in important projects. "

The Head of State also noted that the parties discussed the issue of mutual investment: "We welcome the investment from Bulgaria to Azerbaijan and from Azerbaijan to Bulgaria. I am sure that it will also give an additional impetus to our cooperation. In addition, I have invited Bulgarian companies to Azerbaijan via Mr. President. Here, they can invest in various infrastructure projects, in addition, the Bulgarian companies can work in our country as contractors. In short, the high level of political relations is very warm and friendly relations provide the business community an excellent opportunity to enhance cooperation. Mr. President, once again I thank you for being with us in such a historic moment. Tomorrow we will celebrate the event, which is very important for the development of the energy sector of Azerbaijan. Once again I welcome you, I believe that our cooperation will continue. "

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