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Tue, 09/29/2009 - 01:15
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PRESIDENTS OF AZERBAIJAN AND ROMANIA HOLD JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

Bucharest, 28 September (AzerTAc). Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Traian Basescu of Romania today had a joint press conference at the latter`s residence - Cotroceni Palace after the ceremony of signing documents.
First, the two presidents made statements.
The Romanian leader thanked the Azerbaijani colleague for receiving his invitation.
Traian Basescu said ‘this visit is a sum of joint works done within last four years. He said bilateral relations cover much more areas, praising energy cooperation.
Touching upon Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the President said his country supports resolution of the conflict within norms and principles of international law, and territorial integrity of the countries.
President Ilham Aliyev said bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Romania are “successfully” developing, adding ‘documents signed today create good base for future development of ties.’
Speaking about transporting of Azerbaijan gas to markets of European Union, the Head of State stated the two countries have “effective” economic and energy cooperation.
The President thanked Romanian colleague for his country`s stance on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within principles of international law and territorial integrity.
Later on, the Presidents answered questions of journalists.
The Romanian leader said his country has signed a Joint Declaration on strategic partnership with only two countries, which are the United States and Azerbaijan and this document covers cooperation in political, economic and other fields. According to him, the Joint Declaration meets national interest of both countries.
The Azerbaijani President expressed belief bilateral cooperation will further develop. Ilham Aliyev said the Joint Declaration on strategic partnership will open new prospects for cooperation.

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