President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, received the credentials of Enrique Jaime Calderón, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of El Salvador, on December 3.

The ambassador presented his credentials to the head of state.

President Ilham Aliyev then had a conversation with the ambassador.

During their meeting, the head of state expressed confidence that Ambassador Calderón would spare no effort to deepen bilateral relations, particularly by establishing effective cooperation with Azerbaijani authorities. The President emphasized the importance of exploring opportunities across various fields, with a particular focus on economic collaboration.

The ambassador expressed his satisfaction with El Salvador’s participation in COP29, congratulating President Ilham Aliyev on its successful organization. He noted that the event, alongside Azerbaijan's remarkable achievements and the beauty of Baku, had left a lasting impression on the Salvadoran delegation.

Ambassador Calderón also highlighted that this year marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and El Salvador. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and identifying potential investment opportunities in areas such as infrastructure, transportation, and energy.

He further praised Azerbaijan's success in the energy sector and expressed a keen interest in learning from the country’s expertise.

President Ilham Aliyev underscored the importance of increasing mutual awareness among the people and business communities of both nations, which would help advance bilateral relations.

The discussion also highlighted the significant potential for cooperation between Azerbaijan and El Salvador in sectors such as economy, trade, tourism, and education, among others.