"I am delighted that the European Commission attaches great importance to our transport sector. During his visit, President Charles Michel was presented the opportunities of our Sea Trade Port, Free Economic Zone. We see a serious approach of European institutions in this area," President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said while accepting the credentials of the newly appointed head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan Peter Michalko on October 6.
"This can be an up-and-coming area, not only in terms of economic and transport cooperation but also stability and security in the region as a whole. Because cooperation unites countries, makes them interdependent, they can share the benefits. For this reason, it minimizes the risk of any misunderstanding. As you probably know, we have completed all the critical elements of the transport infrastructure network in Azerbaijan, and we are ready; we are already using this potential. The other areas you mentioned are also important. Humanitarian, educational, of course, all these issues related to the democratic development of Azerbaijan are on our agenda, and we are working closely with the European Union," the head of state noted.