Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Milorad Dodik, President of the Republic of Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Kazan on October 23.

Milorad Dodik conveyed the greetings of Željka Cvijanović, Chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the head of state.

President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the greetings and requested that his own regards be conveyed to Chairwoman Cvijanović.

Milorad Dodik thanked Azerbaijan for its support and extended his congratulations on the complete restoration of the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

“You are a strong leader of sovereign Azerbaijan. Without a strong leader, there cannot be a strong state,” said Milorad Dodik, noting with satisfaction the successful development of Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev's leadership.

He mentioned the significant prospects for expanding cooperation in investment, pharmaceuticals, and other fields, highlighting that Azerbaijani road infrastructure companies have successfully implemented projects in the Balkan region, emphasizing Bosnia and Herzegovina's interest in this.

President Ilham Aliyev thanked Milorad Dodik for the support shown to Azerbaijan's territorial integrity during and after the occupation.

The head of state fondly recalled his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

President Ilham Aliyev underlined the great opportunities for cooperation in energy, transport infrastructure, and investments.