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    PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV MEETS BRITISH PREMIER GORDON BROWN

    AzerTag
    July 13 2009
    Azerbaijan

    Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev today has met here with British
    Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

    The British Premier congratulated Azerbaijani leader on economic
    achievements his country has reached. Brown said Great Britain
    and Azerbaijani have "successful cooperation" in various fields,
    including energy".

    Talking about international terror, British Premier praised
    Azerbaijan`s "active participation" in antiterrorism coalition.

    He also hailed Azerbaijan`s democratic reforms, saying
    Azerbaijan-European Union relations are "successfully developing".

    Brown stated his country will further support Azerbaijan in
    international arena.

    "We have great potential to further expand political and economic
    relations", Brown said.

    Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said bilateral relations are
    "successfully developing" in various spheres, including political and
    economic. Touching upon energy cooperation, the Head of State praised
    Azerbaijan-bp cooperation. The President said the two countries have
    great potential to further advance relations in other fields.

    Ilham Aliyev raised awareness of the British Premier on achievements
    Azerbaijan has gained in economic, energy and non-oil sectors.

    President Aliyev said Azerbaijan is "rapidly" integrating into European
    family, adding new stage for Azerbaijan-EU cooperation has opened.

    Touching upon Armenia`s conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh,
    President Aliyev said 'aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan is
    an obstacle to the regional progress.'

    As to Azerbaijan`s participation in anti-terrorism coalition, Ilham
    Aliyev pointed out his country is making a great contribution to
    provide regional and international security.

    The Azerbaijani leader also talked about his country`s role in securing
    Europe`s energy security.

    **

    After the meeting, president of Azerbaijan State Oil Company Rovnag
    Abdullayev and Chief Executive of BP`s Exploration & Production Andy
    Inglis signed a memorandum of mutual understanding.

    **

    Meanwhile, wife of British Prime Minister Sarah Brown has met with
    Azerbaijan`s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.

    **

    British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah Brown have
    seen off President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban
    Aliyeva from the residence.
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