Baku: On January 30, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Maria K. Papakonstantinou, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to Azerbaijan, APA reports. The ambassador presented her credentials to the head of state, marking the commencement of her diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Ilham Aliyev recalled his meetings with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during COP29 in Azerbaijan, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, and other international events. The discussions during these meetings were described as fruitful, focusing on various aspects of bilateral relations. President Aliyev emphasized the importance of maintaining active political dialogue for the development of Azerbaijan-Greece relations.

The president highlighted the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Greece in areas such as energy security, a crucial factor in global security. He expressed hope that contacts between business communities would expand, mutual investments would be realized, and that ambassadors from both countries would play a significant role in advancing the bilateral partnership. President Aliyev also wished Ambassador Papakonstantinou success in her diplomatic endeavors.

Ambassador Maria K. Papakonstantinou expressed her honor at being appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan and committed to furthering bilateral relations in green energy, agriculture, and other fields. She underscored the importance of establishing direct air links between the two countries.

During the meeting, both parties noted the potential for expanding cooperation in various sectors, including politics, economy, energy, investment, transport, culture, art, education, and tourism. They exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, paving the way for future collaboration.