On January 27th President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met here with President of the Swiss Confederation Mrs. Micheline Calmy-Rey.
The Switzerland`s President underlined the importance of energy cooperation with Azerbaijan. She said Switzerland successfully cooperates with Azerbaijan`s respective agencies. Calmy-Rey noted described Azerbaijan as an important partner for her country. She underscored the Azerbaijan`s special role in development of the Southern Corridor, adding Switzerland is keen on the Trans-Adriatic pipeline and supports this project.
President Ilham Aliyev pointed out bilateral relations between the two countries are successfully developing in a variety of fields including the energy one. The Head of State noted Azerbaijan backs Southern Corridor`s projects including Trans-Adriatic pipeline project.
The Head of State noted Azerbaijan successfully cooperates with the European Union in the energy sector. He expressed satisfaction with Switzerland`s interest in the Southern Corridor projects.
Discussions also revolved around peace talks on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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