OREANDA-NEWS. July 14, 2009. The British Premier congratulated Azerbaijani leader on economic achievements his country has reached. Brown said Great Britain and Azerbaijani have “successful cooperation” in various fields, including energy”.

Talking about international terror, British Premier praised Azerbaijan`s “active participation” in antiterrorism coalition.

He also hailed Azerbaijan`s democratic reforms, saying Azerbaijan-European Union relations are “successfully developing”.

Brown stated his country will further support Azerbaijan in international arena.

“We have great potential to further expand political and economic relations”, Brown said.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said bilateral relations are “successfully developing” in various spheres, including political and economic. Touching upon energy cooperation, the Head of State praised Azerbaijan-bp cooperation. The President said the two countries have great potential to further advance relations in other fields.

Ilham Aliyev raised awareness of the British Premier on achievements Azerbaijan has gained in economic, energy and non-oil sectors.

President Aliyev said Azerbaijan is “rapidly” integrating into European family, adding new stage for Azerbaijan-EU cooperation has opened.

Touching upon Armenia`s conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, President Aliyev said ‘aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan is an obstacle to the regional progress.’

As to Azerbaijan`s participation in anti-terrorism coalition, Ilham Aliyev pointed out his country is making a great contribution to provide regional and international security.

The Azerbaijani leader also talked about his country`s role in securing Europe`s energy security.

After the meeting, president of Azerbaijan State Oil Company Rovnag Abdullayev and Chief Executive of BP`s Exploration & Production Andy Inglis signed a memorandum of mutual understanding.