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On September 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Tiina Nirk, the newly appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Azerbaijan.

Axar.az reports that the ambassador presented her credentials to the head of state.

President Ilham Aliyev then held a conversation with the ambassador.

The head of state stressed the importance of reciprocal visits and contacts at various levels in expanding cooperation between Azerbaijan and Estonia.

Welcoming the development of Azerbaijan-European Union relations, President Ilham Aliyev highlighted this year’s visits to Azerbaijan by President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

Tiina Nirk, who said she was honored to have been appointed Estonia’s first ambassador to Azerbaijan, emphasized that she would spare no effort to further develop relations between the two countries, as well as between Azerbaijan and the European Union.

Noting Azerbaijan’s important position along the Middle Corridor, the ambassador pointed to the strong potential for expanding partnership in many areas, including political dialogue, business, information technology, logistics, and other fields.

Tiina Nirk also highlighted broad opportunities for cooperation in education, noting that around 200 Azerbaijani students are currently studying in Estonia.

The ambassador also commended Azerbaijan’s humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.

During the meeting, it was underlined that the opening of the Embassy of Estonia in Azerbaijan would make an important contribution to further developing bilateral relations. The sides also addressed the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation and discussed issues of mutual interest.

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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Louise Morsing, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Azerbaijan, on September 23.

The ambassador presented her credentials to the head of state.

President Ilham Aliyev held a conversation with the ambassador.

Expressing hope that the successful development of bilateral relations will continue and new areas of cooperation will be identified in the coming years, the head of state highlighted the importance of mutual visits and meetings at various levels in this regard and noted good opportunities for partnership in the investment, trade, and business sectors.

President Ilham Aliyev wished the ambassador success in her diplomatic activity.

Expressing gratitude to the head of state for the reception, the ambassador emphasized that she would make every effort to further expand bilateral relations.

The ambassador conveyed her congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev on the progress achieved in the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia. She also noted that she welcomes the steps taken toward building trust between the two countries.

Stating that a large number of Azerbaijani students study in Sweden and that their academic level is highly appreciated, the ambassador expressed hope that these students will contribute to the development of Azerbaijan–Sweden relations during their future careers.

Louise Morsing also touched upon the positive dynamics in relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union, emphasizing in this context that negotiations on the bilateral agreement have resumed.

The ambassador highly appreciated the humanitarian assistance provided by Azerbaijan to Ukraine.

Touching upon the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, President Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan was the initiator and author of the peace agenda, characterizing the peace achieved between the two countries as unprecedented in the world.

Noting that Azerbaijan–European Union relations are currently very good, the head of state recalled the visits to Azerbaijan this year by President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, as well as his meetings with them on the sidelines of international events.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state of and prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and Sweden, and discussed matters of mutual interest.