On November 11th Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Pal Schmitt of Hungary met in presence of delegations. 
President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that the first visit of the Hungarian President to Azerbaijan would have very good results.
"Our bilateral relations are developing successfully. We exchanged views with You on this issue. I am totally confident that your visit will make a valuable contribution to development of this relationship."
President Aliyev noted political relations give impetus to the development of economic ties, as well. "I am sure that the business forum to be held today will be very important for development of economic cooperation."
"I believe that your visit will have very successful results. So, Hungary-Azerbaijan relationship will enter a new stage."

Pal Schmitt expressed satisfaction with his first visit to Azerbaijan as the President of Hungary. He congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on the 20th anniversary of Azerbaijan`s regaining its independence. "You have achieved great results over this period. Perhaps European countries would have needed 100 years in order to achieve these results."
"I am very happy that You consider Hungary as a strategic partner of Azerbaijan. Taking into consideration of Hungary`s position in Europe, we can be your close partner, and actually we are your partner."
President Schmitt noted Azerbaijan and Hungary enjoy friendly relations. He added the two countries had some opportunities to use.

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