President Ilham Aliyev Welcomes U.S. Ambassador Mark Libby
Baku, The Gulf Observer: In an official ceremony, President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, Mark Libby. The ambassador formally presented his credentials to President Aliyev, marking the commencement of his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
During their subsequent meeting, President Aliyev engaged in a productive conversation with Ambassador Libby. President Aliyev extended his congratulations to the ambassador on his recent appointment and expressed his best wishes for success in his diplomatic endeavors.
Ambassador Libby conveyed his commitment to fostering and strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Azerbaijan, assuring that he would spare no effort in advancing cooperation across various sectors.
The discussions between the two leaders encompassed a broad spectrum of topics, including the prospects for relations between Azerbaijan and the United States in diverse areas. Economic and energy cooperation, collaboration between the business communities of both nations, and potential joint ventures were among the key points of focus.
President Aliyev and Ambassador Libby also exchanged views on regional and international matters, particularly addressing the ongoing normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The peace agenda for the region was a central topic of consideration during their conversation.
Ambassador Libby extended his greetings and appreciation to Azerbaijan for hosting COP29 later this year. The leaders explored opportunities for collaboration between Azerbaijan and the United States on climate change initiatives within the framework of the upcoming COP29.
The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to nurturing a robust and cooperative relationship, with an emphasis on diplomatic dialogue and collaboration on key global challenges.
