Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Karolos Papoulias of Greece made press statements.
President Ilham Aliyev said the Greek leader`s visit was given great importance in his country. The Head of State noted political relations between the two countries were developing rapidly. President Ilham Aliyev recalled his visit to Athens two years ago and underlined the importance of the negotiations conducted here. The Head of State pointed out relations between the two countries had good prospects.
President Ilham Aliyev also touched upon the importance of Azerbaijan-Greece business forum, saying it will contribute to establishment of good relations between businessmen.
The Head of State described the activity of Azerbaijan-Greece intergovernmental commission as "fruitful". He also underscored the importance of bilateral energy cooperation.
Geek President Papoulias described relations between Azerbaijan and Greece as "positive". He also stressed the importance of the documents signed. Papoulias underscored the necessity of strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation, adding Azerbaijan-Greece business forum opens great opportunities for this.
The Greek leader also praised bilateral energy cooperation, stressing his country was interested in exporting Azerbaijan`s natural gas.
Papoulias emphasized the necessity of settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict through efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs.
He also noted Greece puts special emphasis on implementation of the Eastern Partnership program.

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