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MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV
Kremlin.ru
http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/2698
Aug 9, 2011
Russia
Medvedev and Ilham Aliyev exchanged views on key aspects of
Russian-Azerbaijani relations, as well as regional issues, in
particular the Nagorno Karabakh peace talks.
The agenda of the talks includes the results of the Russian President's
official visit to Azerbaijan in September 2010, in particular the
implementation of economic, trade, energy, investment and banking
agreements, as well as the legal status of the Caspian Sea, the
implementation of decisions adopted at the third Caspian Summit,
which took place in Baku in November 2010, and humanitarian ties.
Ilham Aliyev arrived in Sochi on a working visit at Dmitry Medvedev's
invitation.
* * *
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Mr Aliyev, it is a pleasure to
welcome you in Sochi.
This is a good place to discuss the current state of bilateral
relations, the regional agenda, and to have a look at international
issues, which have been keeping us on our toes: the global financial
system is experiencing new economic problems, which is not an easy
topic.
To begin with, I would like us to focus on the progress made in the
bilateral dialogue between our states. In my opinion, it is developing
really very well. A great deal has been achieved in recent months:
fundamental agreements outlining the main areas of cooperation in the
coming years have been signed, bilateral trade has grown and there is
a number of major projects. However, there are some issues on which
we need to exchange views or clarify our positions.
One of the most important subjects is the Nagorno Karabakh settlement.
Here I would like to conduct an absolutely frank conversation with
you about our future steps and ways in which events can unfold in
the light of our last trilateral meeting, which took place in Kazan,
and our previous meetings in this format.
It is truly important for us to find solutions to regional problems
because we are close neighbours, friends and partners. The way the
situation in the region will evolve will determine the wellbeing of
the entire region, our countries and our peoples. That is why I would
like us to exchange views on these issues.
I am glad to welcome you.
PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV: Thank you, Mr Medvedev.
Thank you for the invitation. I am very happy to meet with you again
in Sochi, this time in the summer. Our meetings usually take place in
the winter, so I am pleased to have this opportunity to visit Sochi
in the summer and, most importantly, to meet with you and discuss
the issues you have mentioned.
Our agenda is very extensive. Nearly all matters of the bilateral
format have been resolved, and the agreements you mentioned earlier
are a culmination of the past years' efforts and reflect the form,
spirit and character of our relations, which are a friendly,
neighbourly partnership.
If we look at the bilateral agenda, we can see positive changes and
constructive trends across the board. Political consultations are held
regularly, including at the highest level. Political interaction is
also contributing to the development of regional cooperation.
In the economic sphere there is a marked increase in trade and an
improvement in its structure, as well as prospects for future growth.
I also note positive trends in humanitarian cooperation, energy
security and in many other areas. Today we can state with satisfaction
that our relations are developing very positively and dynamically.
We are neighbours, two Caspian states, two Caucasus states, and the
way various processes in the region will develop largely depends on
our interaction.
I would like to thank you once again for your efforts to resolve
the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the conflict between Armenia and
Azerbaijan. We highly appreciate your personal involvement in this
process. The rounds of trilateral talks that have been held have
helped to bring the positions of the parties closer.
This is the main problem of regional security and Azerbaijan is
interested to a greater extent than anyone else in an early settlement
of the conflict, so that all displaced persons can return to their
homes and peace, tranquility and cooperation are restored in the
region.
The principles on which the settlement may be based reflect
international legal norms and common sense. Therefore, an early
settlement of the conflict is in the interests of all states.
Once again, I would like to thank you personally for your efforts
and for the positive potential that we have built up over the recent
years and which has brought our countries closer, as well as for the
invitation to visit the beautiful city of Sochi in such good weather.
Kremlin.ru
http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/2698
Aug 9, 2011
Russia
Medvedev and Ilham Aliyev exchanged views on key aspects of
Russian-Azerbaijani relations, as well as regional issues, in
particular the Nagorno Karabakh peace talks.
The agenda of the talks includes the results of the Russian President's
official visit to Azerbaijan in September 2010, in particular the
implementation of economic, trade, energy, investment and banking
agreements, as well as the legal status of the Caspian Sea, the
implementation of decisions adopted at the third Caspian Summit,
which took place in Baku in November 2010, and humanitarian ties.
Ilham Aliyev arrived in Sochi on a working visit at Dmitry Medvedev's
invitation.
* * *
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Mr Aliyev, it is a pleasure to
welcome you in Sochi.
This is a good place to discuss the current state of bilateral
relations, the regional agenda, and to have a look at international
issues, which have been keeping us on our toes: the global financial
system is experiencing new economic problems, which is not an easy
topic.
To begin with, I would like us to focus on the progress made in the
bilateral dialogue between our states. In my opinion, it is developing
really very well. A great deal has been achieved in recent months:
fundamental agreements outlining the main areas of cooperation in the
coming years have been signed, bilateral trade has grown and there is
a number of major projects. However, there are some issues on which
we need to exchange views or clarify our positions.
One of the most important subjects is the Nagorno Karabakh settlement.
Here I would like to conduct an absolutely frank conversation with
you about our future steps and ways in which events can unfold in
the light of our last trilateral meeting, which took place in Kazan,
and our previous meetings in this format.
It is truly important for us to find solutions to regional problems
because we are close neighbours, friends and partners. The way the
situation in the region will evolve will determine the wellbeing of
the entire region, our countries and our peoples. That is why I would
like us to exchange views on these issues.
I am glad to welcome you.
PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV: Thank you, Mr Medvedev.
Thank you for the invitation. I am very happy to meet with you again
in Sochi, this time in the summer. Our meetings usually take place in
the winter, so I am pleased to have this opportunity to visit Sochi
in the summer and, most importantly, to meet with you and discuss
the issues you have mentioned.
Our agenda is very extensive. Nearly all matters of the bilateral
format have been resolved, and the agreements you mentioned earlier
are a culmination of the past years' efforts and reflect the form,
spirit and character of our relations, which are a friendly,
neighbourly partnership.
If we look at the bilateral agenda, we can see positive changes and
constructive trends across the board. Political consultations are held
regularly, including at the highest level. Political interaction is
also contributing to the development of regional cooperation.
In the economic sphere there is a marked increase in trade and an
improvement in its structure, as well as prospects for future growth.
I also note positive trends in humanitarian cooperation, energy
security and in many other areas. Today we can state with satisfaction
that our relations are developing very positively and dynamically.
We are neighbours, two Caspian states, two Caucasus states, and the
way various processes in the region will develop largely depends on
our interaction.
I would like to thank you once again for your efforts to resolve
the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the conflict between Armenia and
Azerbaijan. We highly appreciate your personal involvement in this
process. The rounds of trilateral talks that have been held have
helped to bring the positions of the parties closer.
This is the main problem of regional security and Azerbaijan is
interested to a greater extent than anyone else in an early settlement
of the conflict, so that all displaced persons can return to their
homes and peace, tranquility and cooperation are restored in the
region.
The principles on which the settlement may be based reflect
international legal norms and common sense. Therefore, an early
settlement of the conflict is in the interests of all states.
Once again, I would like to thank you personally for your efforts
and for the positive potential that we have built up over the recent
years and which has brought our countries closer, as well as for the
invitation to visit the beautiful city of Sochi in such good weather.