President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson exchanged congratulatory letters on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In particular, in the congratulatory letter Ilham Aliyev, it is said that “Azerbaijan attaches special importance to friendship and cooperation with the UK. … Over the past thirty years, the relations between countries have developed dynamically in political, economic, humanitarian and other spheres.”
Stressing that the achievements achieved in the economic sphere in thirty years are satisfied, the head of state noted that the UK has still invested in the economy of Azerbaijan a large amount of investment. About 600 British companies are involved in a number of important projects and successfully operate in Azerbaijan.
The head of the Azerbaijani state emphasizes “the time test is a long-term strategic partnership in the energy sector. Successful continuation of our cooperation in the energy sector, the basis of which was laid in 1994 by the” contract of the century “, and today is a manifestation of fruitful business relationships and mutual trust. Our strategic cooperation with BP, our reliable partner in the oil and gas produce, is satisfied. Highly appreciates the support of the United Kingdom of the South Gas Corridor project. “
In his message, Ilham Aliyev also noted that Baku appreciates the close participation of British companies in the reconstruction and restoration of the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, as well as their contribution to work on demining.
The head of state expressed confidence that cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom will continue to develop and expand joint efforts.
At the same time, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson noted in his congratulatory letter that “over the past 30 years, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Azerbaijan work together on the development of an important strategic partnership. … From the first days, when British investments were invested. In the energy sector of Azerbaijan, these ties expanded and flourished. Investments and trade continue to grow, very close educational and cultural ties are established, we achieve more and more valuable cooperation on important issues … The United Kingdom is also sustainable and supporting a partner of Azerbaijan. “