Dear journalists and readers,
Gratitude to All-National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, the Oil Contract of the Century, signed 20 years ago with consortium of Western energy companies, helped Azerbaijan to increase its economic independence and integrate into the world economy.
I express my deep gratitude to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Due to the successful policy of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, today implementing major projects and actively developing business climate in the Baltic region.
Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Latvia are developing successfully. The cooperation between Azerbaijan and Latvia developed in all spheres. Especially today Latvia is involved in regional and European integration, actively participates in regional forums and projects, support the efforts of the countries of the Eastern Partnership. “Eastern Partnership” is a project created by the European Union. The main aim of this project is the convergence of the European Union with six countries, one of which is Azerbaijan.
As well is known Latvia will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2015. The basic principles for Latvia’s Presidency will be involvement, growth and sustainability. These principles will be applied in the development of the Presidency’s work programs and priorities, as well as in building up culture and communication programs.
Between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Latvia, there is a multi-faceted cooperation, including in the area of economy and trade, military technologies, and human rights. Countries actively cooperate and support each other in international organizations.
The development of cooperation with Azerbaijan is one of the priorities of Latvia’s Presidency in the European Union.
I sincerely congratulate your readers on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the journal. I wish to the Caspian Energy Journal every future success, peace, prosperity and the further development.
