Azerbaijani President receives credentials of incoming Thai ambassador

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today accepted credentials of newly-appointed ambassador of Thailand Mrs. Arbhorn Manasvanich, the official website of the Azerbaijani President reported.

The Ambassador passed along the guard of honor. President Ilham Aliyev and the Thai ambassador had a conversation. The Head of State expressed confidence close cooperation between the two countries was necessary for development of bilateral ties.

President Ilham Aliyev stressed the importance of strengthening political relations between Azerbaijan and Thailand.

The Azerbaijani leader underlined the necessity to work hard in order to expand bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields, in particular economic, energy and tourism.

The Head of State said Azerbaijan was interested in presence of more companies from Thailand.

President Ilham Aliyev noted the two countries` businessmen were interested in getting to know each other well.

The Head of State expressed confidence that during her tenure Mrs. Arbhorn Manasvanich would contribute to developing Azerbaijan-Thailand relations.

The ambassador conveyed greetings of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej to the Head of State.

The ambassador said Azerbaijan and Thailand had good potential to expand bilateral cooperation.

Mrs. Manasvanich said Thailand's businessmen accompanied her during the Azerbaijan's trip in order to explore opportunities for cooperation and expand trade relations.

She also noted small Thai community exists in Azerbaijan.

The Head of State asked the ambassador to pass on his greetings to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej.