On October 13th  President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of the newly-appointed ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Peter Bateman. 
The Ambassador passed along the guard of honor. He handed over the credentials to the Head of State.
President Ilham Aliyev had a conversation with the ambassador.
The Head of State said Azerbaijan-UK relationship was developing successfully in political, economic and cultural spheres.
President Ilham Aliyev highly estimated activities of the British companies in energy, business and cultural sectors of Azerbaijan.
The Head of State also stressed good traditions in relations between Azerbaijan and the UK expressing assurance on future expansion of the bilateral ties and wished him successes.
Ambassador Bateman, in turn, extended greetings by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom to President Ilham Aliyev.
The UK`s ambassador said during his tenure he would spare no efforts to contribute to boosting relationship between the two countries.
President Ilham Aliyev reminded his meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II some years ago.
President Ilham Aliyev asked the ambassador to convey his greetings to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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