Baku: “I am proud of my signature being in the first agreement on the transportation of natural gas between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, and of the contributions we have made together with President Ilham Aliyev to the cooperation between our countries,” said the former President of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, in his statement to APA during his visit to Azerbaijan within the framework of the XII Global Baku Forum.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Rosen Plevneliev mentioned that there are currently strategic partnership relations between the two countries. He emphasized his long-standing acquaintance with President Ilham Aliyev, describing him as a leader who united Azerbaijan and restored historical justice. Plevneliev reflected on his presidency, highlighting the significant contributions made alongside President Aliyev to foster development in bilateral relations. “I visited Baku 10 years ago. Since then, your city has become even more modernized,” he noted. As a former president, he expressed pride in his involvement in the first agreement on natural gas transportation between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria and the overall cooperation between the two nations.
The former president pointed out that Azerbaijan independently implemented the four UN resolutions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict after a 30-year gap.
Plevneliev conveyed his satisfaction with the extensive restoration activities in the region following the liberation of Garabagh in 2020. He remarked, “This is no coincidence. The four UN resolutions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict were implemented by Azerbaijan itself after a 30-year gap. As a result, Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity. This is a significant event not only from a national and regional perspective but also on a global level.” He shared his experiences visiting the city of Shusha, noting Azerbaijan’s efforts in modernizing the city and facilitating the return and employment of its population. The initiatives, he explained, extend beyond Garabagh to encompass the entire territory of Azerbaijan, showcasing how a nation can unite following the resolution of regional injustices.