Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan headed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Mazen Turki Sa'oud El Qadi on June 21 in Baku, exchanging views on the further development of bilateral relations and the expansion of interparliamentary cooperation.
The head of state stated that relations between Azerbaijan and Jordan are rooted in friendship and brotherhood, underlining that both countries have consistently shown mutual support. He expressed confidence that cooperation across political, economic, humanitarian, interparliamentary and other areas would continue to expand further, Caliber.Az reports per state media.
President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the importance of Mazen El Qadi’s participation in the 20th Session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States scheduled to be held in Baku. He noted that the visit would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations and also serve as a useful platform to discuss prospects for cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries.
The speaker conveyed greetings from King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to the head of state.
President Ilham Aliyev thanked him for the greetings and asked that his own salutations be conveyed to the King of Jordan. The head of state also extended an invitation to King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to visit Azerbaijan.
Expressing gratitude for the reception and hospitality, the Speaker described them as a reflection of the friendly and brotherly ties between Azerbaijan and Jordan. He noted with satisfaction that relations between the two countries have developed successfully due to the political will of President Ilham Aliyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.
El Qadi stated that, as a result of President Ilham Aliyev’s far-sighted and wise policies, Azerbaijan has become a beautiful and secure country. He also emphasized that the strong unity between the people and the state in Azerbaijan reflects the establishment of social justice through the policies pursued by the head of state.
Highlighting that Azerbaijan has always attached special importance to cooperation within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as to issues concerning the Arab and Islamic worlds, and has consistently supported Islamic solidarity, Mazen Turki Sa'oud El Qadi noted that Azerbaijan’s clear and fair position on the Palestinian issue is highly appreciated.
Congratulating Azerbaijan once again on the restoration of its territorial integrity and sovereignty, the Speaker pointed to the large-scale reconstruction and development projects currently underway in Garabagh and East Zangezur under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.
Mazen Turki Sa'oud El Qadi also remarked that the cleanliness and beauty of Baku had made a strong impression on him.
Thanking him for his kind words, President Ilham Aliyev noted in response that Jordan is also successfully developing under the leadership of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.
Emphasizing that Azerbaijan has consistently supported Islamic solidarity, President Ilham Aliyev stated that the country has always backed a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
During the meeting, the sides also discussed future contacts and a range of issues of mutual interest.
By Jeyhun Aghazada
