On June 8 the meeting between Azeri and Lithuanian presidents Ilham Aliyev and Valdas Adamkus was held in Baku.
At the meeting Ilham Aliyev said it was Valdas Adamkus first visit to Azerbaijan as president of Lithuania. Azeri president also opined the visit helps developing cooperation between the two countries.
В"Lithuania is the EUs member and Azerbaijan is integrating with European organizations. We hope Lithuania may share its experience with usВ", - Aliyev said.
President also stated the growing trade and economic relations. In particular, big number of businessmen arrived in Baku together with Adamkus, which witnesses their interest in Azeri economy.
Ilham Aliyev reminded that tomorrow Azeri-Lithuania business-forum is talking place in Baku to have businessmen communicate and get in touch with each other.
In turn, Adamkus called his visit to Azerbaijan historical. In his opinion, after collision of the Soviet Union Azerbaijan and Lithuania achieved great success and turned into strong states. Azerbaijan, Adamkus said, may join the EU despite all difficulties and procedures, and Lithuania is eager to share such experience with the country.
Adamkus also said the parties agreed to establish an intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation to gather the soonest. He also stated his countrys interest in Azerbaijans power sector.