President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland James Lyall Sharp.
Ambassador James Lyall Sharp reviewed a guard of honor.
James Lyall Sharp presented his credentials to President Ilham Aliyev.
President Ilham Aliyev then spoke with the ambassador.
President Ilham Aliyev hailed the rich history and the long-term successful development of the Azerbaijan-UK partnership. He pointed out his visit to the UK last April and the role of fruitful discussions held during the trip in the development of bilateral cooperation.
Emphasizing that bilateral relations between the two countries cover various fields, President Ilham Aliyev praised the successful energy cooperation with BP whose history spans 25 years. He expressed his confidence that this cooperation will continue developing in a long-term prospect.
President Ilham Aliyev wished Ambassador James Lyall Sharp success in his diplomatic tenure.
Ambassador James Lyall Sharp described the relations as part of the Contract of the Century, which will mark 25th anniversary in recent days, as a successful example of broad energy cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador underlined the favourable opportunities for diversification and development of cooperation between the two countries in non-oil sector, as well as in renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, science and education, and others.
James Lyall Sharp said he would spare no efforts to further develop the ties of friendship and partnership between the two countries during his diplomatic tenure.
President Ilham Aliyev hailed the importance of expanding cooperation in the non-oil sector, pointing to ample opportunities for the UK small and medium business communities’ activities in Azerbaijan.
The sides exchanged views on the issues of mutual interest on regional agenda.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
It is with utmost pleasure to extend my warmest greetings conveying to Your Excellency my wholehearted wishes on the occasion of the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, beseeching Allah the...
02 April 2025, 20:47His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President.
I convey my sincere congratulations to Your Excellency on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr.
I pray to Almighty Allah to grant you good health, happiness and success,...
02 April 2025, 18:19His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency and the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr - the great holiday of Muslims around the...
02 April 2025, 16:44His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
It is our pleasure to extend to Your Excellency our heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
We wish Your Excellency personal well-being and happiness, and your friendly people...
02 April 2025, 16:37His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Excellency President Ilham Aliyev,
On the occasion of the holy Eid al-Fitr, it is with great pleasure that we extend to Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan our...
02 April 2025, 16:24His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President,
On behalf of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), I would like to wish Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Novruz Mubarak....
02 April 2025, 16:22His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President.
On behalf of the people of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate you, your family and the entire people of Azerbaijan on the...
02 April 2025, 16:20His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President.
I convey my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency, the government of Azerbaijan and your brotherly people on the occasion of Novruz holiday. I wish you good health,...
02 April 2025, 16:18
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
I am pleased to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr.
I pray Allah the Almighty to...
02 April 2025, 15:24His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Excellency,
I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr.
I convey my best wishes to Your Excellency.
Sincerely,
Mohammed VI
King of Morocco
02 April 2025, 15:22