President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Nurlanbek Shakiev, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Nurlanbek Shakiyev conveyed the greetings of the President of Kyrgyzstan to the head of state. President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude and asked Shakiyev to convey his greetings to President Sadyr Japarov.
The head of state fondly recalled his visit to Kyrgyzstan last October.
During their conversation, the parties noted the establishment of an Investment Fund between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, with its budget currently increased.
The importance of the Kyrgyz President's visit to Azerbaijan, along with the discussions and signed documents, was highlighted. The construction of a school in the liberated Aghdam district by Kyrgyzstan was emphasized as a symbol of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries.
Nurlanbek Shakiyev mentioned his visit to the liberated districts of Azerbaijan, particularly the city of Shusha, and described these areas as some of the most beautiful places in the world. He emphasized the importance of the patience demonstrated by the Azerbaijani people over nearly thirty years, anticipating the day their lands would be liberated, and their eventual success in achieving this goal. Nurlanbek Shakiyev also acknowledged President Ilham Aliyev's leadership in the liberation of the territories and the development of the country.
The conversation also covered the development of the Organization of Turkic States, the importance of Azerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan cooperation within international organizations, and the significance of inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries.