On December 10, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Lord Alderdice, the UK's Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan.
The editorial reports that Lord Alderdice congratulated the head of state on the results achieved in Washington regarding the advancement of the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Expressing gratitude for the congratulations, President Ilham Aliyev touched upon the historical significance of reaching agreements between Azerbaijan and Armenia, specifically highlighting the role of President Donald Trump in this matter. The head of state stated that Azerbaijan, as the initiator of the peace agenda, will continue its efforts to advance it, and touched upon the contribution of a peaceful environment to the development of the region's economic potential.
President Ilham Aliyev noted the successful cooperation between Azerbaijan and the bp company, which has lasted for over 30 years.
During the conversation, it was emphasized that the relations between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, based on strategic partnership, friendship, and trust, are developing successfully. It was noted that there is great potential for expanding cooperation in political, economic, trade, investment, energy, including renewable energy, defense industry, education, and other fields. The importance of mutual visits at various levels in deepening bilateral relations was also discussed.
The participation of British companies in the restoration and construction work in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan was noted with satisfaction, contributing to this issue.