Azerbaijan is among the states that have deep friendly relations with Egypt, Hanafy Ali El-Gebali, the President of the Egyptian Parliament of the House of Representatives, said at the special session of the Milli Majlis (parliament) held on May 16 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, Report informs.
He added that Azerbaijan gained many achievements during the reign of Heydar Aliyev, who was the guarantor of peace: "His achievements in all fields were an example for later works. His worthy follower, Ilham Aliyev, continues his successful policy today."
"Egypt never spares its help in its relations with friendly countries. The fact that the current president made his first visit to Azerbaijan should not be ignored. Mutual cooperation in the field of tourism and culture between the two countries is developing rapidly. This, of course, serves the welfare of the two nations," Hanafy Ali El-Gebali noted.