BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 15. Azerbaijan is a friendly country for Egypt, and this friendship has a long history, President of the Egyptian parliament of the House of Representatives Hanafy Ali El-Gebali said at the meeting with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.
Hanafy Ali Gebaly said that in Azerbaijan they feel at home, emphasizing that resilient brotherly relations exist between Azerbaijan and Egypt. “Azerbaijan is a friendly country for us and our friendship has great history,” said Hanafy Ali Gebaly, adding the Great Leader’s memory is revered in Egypt. He underlined that Azerbaijan embarked on the path of development after successfully going through all trials under the leadership of Heydar Aliyev during hardships for the country, saying President Ilham Aliyev successfully continues this policy.
They underlined successful cooperation between the two countries within international organizations and recalled the head of state’s participation in the Arab League Summit.
Hanafy Ali Gebaly extended his congratulations on Azerbaijan’s successful activity during its Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship, saying the Movement’s role and prestige had grown in the world during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship.
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Arab Republic of Egypt presented the head of state with a keepsake.