Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
Aug 23 2005

Aliyev Receives PACE President

President Ilham Aliyev, receiving the visiting President of the
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Rene van Der
Linden on Monday, spoke of the extensive work done in Azerbaijan to
promote civil democratization.

He expressed confidence that Linden’s visit to Baku will allow him to
become closely familiar with the development processes ongoing in the
country.

Linden said the Council of Europe hails the reforms underway in
Azerbaijan.

Touching upon the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno Karabakh,
the number one problem for the country, Linden praised the steps
taken toward its peaceful resolution. He said that he discussed the
issue with Armenian officials during his visit to the country. The
PACE President also voiced a hope for a speedy conflict settlement.