On November 30th President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accepted credentials of Portugal`s incoming ambassador Jorge Tito de Vasconcelos Nogueira Dias. 
During the conversation the ambassador recalled a visit of Portugal`s foreign minister to Azerbaijan in June this year. He added after this visit the interest of Portuguese companies in Azerbaijan increased.
The diplomat noted Azerbaijan and Portugal were friendly countries. He also underlined the importance of active cooperation of Azerbaijan and Portugal within international organizations. The ambassador noted good opportunities exist to develop bilateral relationship. The diplomat vowed to spare no efforts to expand these relations during his tenure.
President Ilham Aliyev said relations between Azerbaijan and Portugal were developing successfully. The Head of State described bilateral political relationship as good, adding great potential exists to speed up cooperation in economic and other spheres as well.
The Azerbaijani leader said the two countries had successful cooperation within international organizations.

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