"I have come here today to further deepen the European Union-Azerbaijan partnership," President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said during a press briefing with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, APA reports.
"It is a pleasure to be back in Baku. This is a fascinating city where a rich and ancient heritage meets magnificent modern architecture. It is also a reflection of today's Azerbaijan and its ambitions for the future. I have come here today to further deepen our partnership, which is of great importance to the European Union and, as the President noted, has gained real momentum," the President of the European Commission said.