Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov on December 5.

Rashid Meredov conveyed the greetings of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the People`s Council Chamber of the National Assembly of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the head of state.

President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the greetings, and asked Rashid Meredov to convey his greetings to Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

During the conversation, the sides hailed the successful development of friendly and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan in various fields, including economic, transport, and humanitarian areas.

They emphasized the role of the head of state`s visit to Turkmenistan this year and the meetings he held with the President of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the People`s Council Chamber of the National Assembly as part of the trip in terms of developing the bilateral relations.

The sides also exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation.