On November 7th President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda.
Neelie Kroes said she was impressed by development processes in Baku. She thanked the Head of State for the excellent organization of the 7th Internet Governance Forum.
Mrs. Kroes noted the importance of digital mass media, development of the free Internet and the E-government project.
The Azerbaijani President stressed the significance of Neelie Kroes` participation in the Internet Governance Forum.
President Ilham Aliyev said the Forum was a result of Azerbaijan`s achievements in the information and communication technologies sector.
He expressed confidence the Internet and digital mass media would continue developing in Azerbaijan.
The Head of State emphasized the importance of the country`s work to establish broadband internet service.
They also exchanged views on expansion of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Commission in a number of areas, particularly the information and communication technologies.

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