"Italy has always supported the development of Azerbaijan's relations with the European Union, and we feel this support today as well," said President Ilham Aliyev during a joint press statement with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Report informs.
Noting that positive steps have recently been taken in EU-Azerbaijan relations, which naturally pleases Azerbaijan, the head of state emphasized: "In short, our strategic partnership is evident both in official documents and in practical actions and real life."