Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Viktor Yanukovich of Ukraine have given a joint press conference, the official website of the Azerbaijani President reported.
The Azerbaijani leader said it was Mr. Yanukovich`s first visit to Baku in the capacity of the president of Ukraine.
President Aliyev said the talks held during the visit once again proved that the Azerbaijani and Ukrainian peoples had close relations.
The Azerbaijani leader said the two countries were supporting each other within international organizations.
President Aliyev said: "Today we discussed a wide range of issues, including the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict."
"I want to thank Ukraine for its principal position on the conflict`s settlement. It was highlighted in the joint declaration that we signed today."
"The declaration highlights the importance of solving the conflict on the basis of international legal norms and the principles of territorial integrity of countries, their sovereignty and inviolability of borders," he added.
The Azerbaijani leader said they also discussed economic relations between the two countries, adding the rapid growth of the bilateral trade was a source of optimism.
The President said investment, military-technical and energy cooperation were also among the priority issues for Azerbaijan and Ukraine.
President Yanukovich recalled his last visit to Azerbaijan five years ago, saying Baku considerably changed and became more beautiful.
"This proves that Azerbaijan is developing at a very rapid pace."
The Ukrainian President praised national leader Heydar Aliyev`s role in developing the two countries` relations.
Mr. Yanukovich said the two countries were considering a range of projects in the fields of investment and science.
The presidents` remarks were followed by a question-and-answer session with journalists.
Photo - the official website of the President of Azerbaijan
