Baku: On January 27, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Gorazd Rencelj, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia. The ambassador presented his credentials to the head of state, marking the beginning of his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Ilham Aliyev engaged in a conversation with Ambassador Rencelj following the credential presentation. The ambassador conveyed his congratulations to the President on the successful organization and achievements of COP29, to which President Aliyev expressed gratitude. He highlighted Azerbaijan’s efficient organization of the event, noting it as the largest international conference ever held in the country. The President commended Slovenia’s active participation in the event and stressed the importance of achieving consensus among the represented countries, acknowledging the conference’s productive outcomes in advancing the international climate agenda.
President Aliyev also discussed the strong bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Slovenia, reflecting on productive discussions during mutual visits by the leaders of the two countries. He expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of cooperation between the nations. Both parties expressed hope for dynamic development in the political dialogue between Azerbaijan and Slovenia, noting the upcoming political consultations between the foreign ministers and a planned meeting of the working group on economic cooperation. Plans for high-level reciprocal visits were also on the agenda.
Ambassador Rencelj emphasized Azerbaijan’s critical role in the South Caucasus region and the Trans-Caspian transportation corridor. The discussion included cooperation in the energy sector, particularly the delivery of Azerbaijani gas to the Slovenian market as a significant step in advancing bilateral ties. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on the prospects for Azerbaijan-European Union relations.