Following the official welcome ceremony, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella have held a one-on-one meeting.

The successful development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Italy in political, economic and other fields was hailed at the meeting. The sides expressed their confidence that the Italian President Sergio Mattarella’s official visit to Azerbaijan will contribute to the expansion of bilateral ties.

They also exchanged views on bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest.