Ilham Aliyev met with Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab in Davos.

President Ilham Aliyev thanked Klaus Schwab for inviting him again to the World Economic Forum. The head of state said fruitful cooperation was created between Azerbaijan and the World Economic Forum. President Ilham Aliyev said this cooperation was fully compatible with the objectives over the improving the situation in the world countries. The head of state the significant measures were carried out in Azerbaijan for ensuring the security and restoring the stability.

President Ilham Aliyev stressed the importance of geographical place of Azerbaijan. The head of state said this factor created opportunity for successful realization of large transnational projects, as well as North-South, East-West transport and other projects. President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the ongoing developing processes in the country across the last years. The head of state said Azerbaijan entered new development stage. President Ilham Aliyev noted the impressive measures were carried out in the country in the direction of diversification of economy and export.

The head of state said meetings held within the Davos Forum caused to realization of several important projects. President Ilham Aliyev said the influential international events were held in Azerbaijan over the last years. The head of state noted Baku successfully hosted the first European Games. President Ilham Aliyev described the visit of Pope Francis to Azerbaijan as an example paid to the high tolerance environment in the country.

Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab said there is fruitful cooperation between Azerbaijan and the World Economic Forum, adding President Ilham Aliyev`s participation in this Forum contributed to bilateral cooperation. Klaus Schwab said he was eye-witnessed with the strong development, during his visit to Azerbaijan and spoke about the beauty of Baku. The Executive Chairman said security and stability in Azerbaijan played a significant role in the country`s development. Klaus Schwab said the great works were done in Azerbaijan over the last years, adding that Baku hosted influential international events. The Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum highly appreciated the tolerance environment in Azerbaijan.

During the conversation, they exchanged views over the issues of mutual interest.