PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV RECEIVES PACE PRESIDENT RENE VAN
DER LINDEN
[August 22, 2005, 20:39:41]

President of the Azerbaijani Republic Ilham Aliyev received the
President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Rene
van der Linden, 22 August.

Head of the Azerbaijan State mentioned his meeting with the PACE
President in Warsaw, noting that the meeting set up good chances for
discussion of the questions of mutual interest. Stating that huge
works are being realized in the country for democratization of
society, President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence the visit of
PSCE President would serve closer familiarization with the
development process in Azerbaijan.

Mr. Rene van der Linden noted the Council of Europe supports the
process of reforms in Azerbaijan. Underlining that settlement of the
Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the major question
for Azerbaijan Mr. Linden expressed consent for peacemaking efforts
of Azerbaijan in this direction. PACE President said that during his
visit to Armenia he has discussed the issue with the Armenian side
either and expressed hope for sooner resolution to the problem.

In the meetings, also discussed were other questions of mutual
interest.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress