Romanian president invites Ilham Aliyev to visit his country

On  november 12, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Romanian President Nicușor Dan in Dublin.

TodayPress TV reports that President Nicușor Dan expressed his pleasure at meeting the Azerbaijani leader and emphasised the friendly relations between the two countries. He also said he would be pleased to welcome President Ilham Aliyev on a visit to Romania.

President Ilham Aliyev said that relations between the two countries were developing on the basis of a strategic partnership and highlighted the significant potential for further expanding bilateral ties.

Building on their bilateral discussions, the heads of state exchanged views on deepening their strategic partnership, advancing key energy and connectivity projects, and implementing their common political and economic agenda.

It was emphasised that Azerbaijan is an important partner for Romania and for Europe’s energy security. The sides noted the promising prospects for existing cooperation in the energy sector and highlighted the considerable potential for developing cooperation linking the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on connectivity between the two countries, cooperation between cities, and collaboration in science and education. The prospects for expanding ties in the defence industry were also noted.

The importance of visits between the two countries at various levels in recent times was emphasised.

President Nicușor Dan highlighted the Heydar Aliyev Park in Bucharest as an important part of the humanitarian and cultural dimension of bilateral relations. He noted that renovation work at the park was currently progressing successfully.