Azerbaijani president, UK official discuss peace agenda, economic cooperation Photo

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev discussed the advancement of the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia with the Trade Envoy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Azerbaijan and Central Asia, Lord Alderdice.

Lord Alderdice congratulated President Aliyev on the results achieved in Washington regarding the peace process. In response, President Aliyev expressed gratitude for the congratulations, highlighting the historical significance of the agreements reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and emphasising the role of US President Donald Trump in the process, Caliber.Az reports via local media. 

He noted that he would continue efforts to advance Azerbaijan’s peace agenda as its initiator, stressing that peace can contribute to the development of the region’s economic potential.

The discussion also covered the successful cooperation between Azerbaijan and bp, which has spanned more than 30 years.

Both sides underscored the development of relations between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom based on strategic partnership, friendship, and trust, noting the potential to further enhance cooperation in political, economic, trade, investment, energy, including renewable energy, defense industry, education, and other spheres. They highlighted the importance of reciprocal visits at various levels in strengthening bilateral relations.

The meeting also hailed the participation of British companies in the restoration and reconstruction efforts in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories and their contributions to these projects.