President Aliyev receives delegation headed by EU Special Envoy

The Head of State congratulated Semnebi with his new appointment and wished him success. President Aliyev underlined that relationship with EU is successfully developing and Azerbaijan hopes in the consolidation of it in the near future.

Recalling his visit to Brussels two years ago, as well as visit of the former EU Chairman, the President underlined importance of mutual visits in the development of bilateral relations.

The President also told of the EU's active role in the implementation of the New Neighborhood Policy, energy projects and the resolution of conflicts in the South Caucasus.

In his turn Semnebi noted that it comes his first visit to the region as Special Envoy. EU's interests in the South Caucasus boosts and there is great hope for the development of bilateral relationships, Semnebi underlined.