After a ceremony of signing documents, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Boris Tadic of Serbia made joint statement for the press.
"Our political relations are being upgraded to the strategic level," President of Serbia Boris Tadic
He stressed both countries have a number of things in common, saying it is about Nagorno-Karabakh and Kosovo disputes. Tadic stated Serbia recognizes territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
The Serbian leader thanked President Ilham Aliyev for his stance on the Kosovo problem.
The Serbian President declared his country wants to join the AGRI project.
"Gas is more important for Europe than nuclear energy. Azerbaijan is taking great steps in this area. It helps to develop Azerbaijan`s economy," said Boris Tadic. He noted Azerbaijani companies are interested in investing in the infrastructure projects in Serbia.
For his part, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev noted Serbia-Azerbaijan relations have become more dynamic and effective over the past few years.
The Head of State underlined his Serbian counterpart`s visit to Azerbaijan last year gave a strong impetus to bilateral relations.
"Our dialogue is strategic. Our relations are multifaceted," said President Ilham Aliyev.
The Azerbaijani leader noted both countries suffer from separatism, and Azerbaijan supports Serbia`s territorial integrity in all international organizations.
The Azerbaijan`s President thanked the Serbian government for its fair stance on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, expressing confidence that territorial integrity of both countries will be restored.
He underscored Azerbaijan favors Serbia`s joining the AGRI project. President Aliyev pointed out Azerbaijan is interested in energy cooperation with Serbia.
The Head of State underlined the documents signed would give a kick-start to development of cooperation between the two countries.

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