The ceremony of presenting decorations of highest orders took place here between Presidents Traian Basescu of Romania and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on Monday.
President Ilham Aliyev said:
- Dear Mr. President!
Honorable friends!
Mr. President, You are being conferred the highest reward of the state of Azerbaijan - the "Heydar Aliyev" Order.
Romanian-Azerbaijan relations carry a strategic character and the document signed today reinstates this. You have rendered great services for development of these ties and the people of Azerbaijan know you very well. We cordially welcome your position on Azerbaijan.
Today, I confer this highest award upon You for the great services you have rendered for development of relations between the two countries.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev presented the "Heydar Aliyev" Order to Romanian President Traian Basescu.
President Traian Basescu noted that they have adopted a decision to confer the "Faithful Service" National Order of Romania in Grand Cross rank to Azerbaijan`s President. He added that this is the highest award given to the heads of state. Traian Basescu particularly stressed that President Ilham Aliyev is the second leader to have ever received this Order.
During his visit to Romania in 2004, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was awarded with the high title of the country - the "Star of Romania" Order. According to the Romanian legislation, "Faithful Service" National Order can only be conferred upon people, who have previously received the "Star of Romania" Order.
President Traian Basescu presented the "Faithful Service" National Order in Grand Cross Rank to President Ilham Aliyev.

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