President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Andy Burnham in Dublin on November 12, APA's correspondent dispatched to Dublin reports.
First, the "Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" was exchanged.
During the conversation, it was emphasized that the adoption of this Declaration serves to officially elevate relations between the two countries to a qualitatively new level. It was once again noted that even before the adoption of this document, relations between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland had the character of a strategic partnership.
The head of state touched upon the successful cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector for more than 30 years and said that the United Kingdom is Europe's largest investor in Azerbaijan.
It was emphasized that there are currently broad opportunities for cooperation in renewable energy, high technologies and artificial intelligence. In this regard, the importance of high-level official visits from Britain to Azerbaijan in recent months and the discussions held was highlighted.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on issues on the international agenda.
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President Ilham Aliyev is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the coming hours, APA reports.
A document on Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and Britain is expected to be signed during the meeting.
This document opens an entirely new chapter in relations between Azerbaijan and Britain, marking the beginning of a new stage in bilateral ties.