On February 17th President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Cuban delegation led by Foreign Minister Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed satisfaction with development of relations between the countries.
The Head of State said both countries enjoy good potential to develop dynamic cooperation even more.
President Ilham Aliyev stressed the importance of Azerbaijan-Cuba intergovernmental joint economic commission`s starting to work, adding the two countries have ample opportunities for cooperation in the economic field.
The Head of State expressed satisfaction with opening of Cuban Embassy in Azerbaijan.
President Ilham Aliyev underlined the necessity of the countries` active cooperation in the international arena.
The Head of State expressed hope that the great distance between Azerbaijan and Cuba would not impede development of bilateral relations.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence the Cuban FM`s visit to Azerbaijan would be successful.
The Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction with his visit to Azerbaijan.
The Minister said his first visit to Azerbaijan made great impression on him.
Mr. Parrilla said the two countries` peoples and governments have historical and cultural relations.
The FM also noted Azerbaijan enjoys special respect in Cuba.

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