Aliyev, Philippe Lefort discuss Karabakh issue

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received delegation headed by European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Ambassador Philippe Lefort.

Ph. Lefort stressed that Vice-president and high representative of the Union for foreign affairs and security policy Catherine Margaret Ashton have shown great interest about the cooperation with the countries of the region.

During the meeting they have exchanged views about the cooperation with Azerbaijan and EU. They have also discussed issues concerning the Karabakh conflict, “APA” agency reports.

European Union Special Representative is to continue his visit to Tbilisi and Yerevan.

Philippe Lefort is to arrive in Armenia on September 7.

During the visit Ambassador Lefort is expected to meet the President of the Republic of Armenia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of the National Security Council, the Speaker of Parliament and the Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Relations.