Minister: Azerbaijan-UK relations based on long-term friendship

Relations between Azerbaijan and the UK have been based on friendship, strategic partnership, and mutual trust for many years.

According to Report, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov made the remark at the celebration of the official birthday of King Charles III of Great Britain in Baku.

The minister said that today, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev pays special attention to the development of relations between the countries. "Last year, bilateral trade turnover increased by 55 per cent. One of the main areas of active development of relations is energy".

Shahbazov also underlined the important role of Great Britain in the process of restoration and de-mining of the liberated territories of Azerbaijan.

The UK is the largest investor in Azerbaijan. There are currently more than 450 UK companies doing business in Azerbaijan. In addition to oil and gas, UK companies have been successful in areas such as construction management and design, waste management, retail, and education.