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Meeting of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev with the President of the European
Parliament Josep Borrel Fontelles
November 7, 2006
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in the European Parliament, No-
vember 7.
The Azerbaijani President had a meeting with the President of the European
Parliament Josep Borrel Fontelles.
After the talks, Mr. Fontelles hosted a lunch in honor of the Azerbaijani leader.
Members of the European Parliament and a number of EU high-ranking officials
attended the lunch.
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BAKU-BRUSSELS (Azerbaijan-European Union relations)
Political briefing at the Royal Institute
for International Relations
November 7, 2006
Political briefing was held at the Royal Institute for International Relations, No-
vember 7.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was sincerely met by the director-general of
the Institute Claude Mission and other officials.
In the discussion themed “EU-Azerbaijan: cooperation in energy and other
spheres” ambassadors of several countries to Brussels, permanent representatives to
international organizations, public figures of Belgium, influential politicians, political
scientists, representatives of international organizations, including the Council of the
EU, the European Parliament, were present.
The Royal Institute for International Relations, established in 1947, is non-gov-
ernmental organization and is considered the major think tank of Belgium. It pays
special attention to EU, studies integration, security and Middle East issues.
Director-general of the Institute Claude Mission thanked President Ilham Aliyev
for attending meeting and said: we are very glad that the young head of state pos-
sesses great experience, as well as in economy.
Then, participants were widely informed of biography of President Ilham Aliyev.
President Ilham Aliyev addressed the briefing. He thanked for invitation, informed
of very effective meetings he held in Brussels, noting cornerstone was laid for future
development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and EU. Saying Azerbaijan prefers
integration to Europe, President Aliyev talked of military aggression of Armenia
against Azerbaijan and its heavy consequences. He said despite crisis in the first years
of independence Azerbaijan managed to protect its statehood, implement political
and economic reforms. In this work the EU helped us, the President mentioned.
Noting importance of cooperation with EU for Azerbaijan in frame of new neigh-
borhood policy Azerbaijani President said the EU also will take its benefit. The Presi-
dent said Azerbaijan conducts open door policy, effective environment is provided for
foreign investors and for economic development. Azerbaijan has the highest figure
worldwide and Azerbaijan is being changed into the leader state of the region, he
firmly noted.
Talking in detail of Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict President
Ilham Aliyev declared once again the fair vision of Azerbaijan. He noted the main
reason why the problem is not settled is disobedience of Armenia to international law
and its separatist policy.
Then, President of Azerbaijan answered questions of the briefing participants.
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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
receives the EU Special Representative for
the South Caucasus Peter Semneby
February 17, 2007
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the EU Special
Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby, February 17, Presidential
Palace.
Successful development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European
Union and a number of other issues of mutual interest were discussed at the meet-
ing.
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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev meets with the European Commissioner
for Energy Andris Piebalgs
January 27, 2009
Importance of the summit on Nabucco project was stressed at the meeting.
The sides expressed their satisfaction on the level of EU-Azerbaijan cooperation
in energy security.
They shared their views on the prospects of cooperation.
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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
meets with the President of the European Commission
Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels
April 28, 2009
As part of his working visit to Belgium, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
met with the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso.
On energy cooperation, Barroso hailed Azerbaijan`s contribution to Europe`s
energy security. Barroso said the expansion of the Azerbaijan-EU relations shows
how much emphasis the country places on European values. The President of the
European Commission stressed the importance of implementing more concrete
joint projects in future.
The Azerbaijani leader said his country will continue its integration towards Eu-
rope.
The Head of State also stressed Azerbaijan`s economic successes, adding the
country contributes to economic cooperation and security in the region.
President Ilham Aliyev also expressed his confidence that the EU-Azerbaijan
relations would continue to develop.