Minister of Communications and Information Technologies Ali Abbasov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece to Azerbaijan Dimitrios Tsoungas. Speaking about successful development of bilateral relations in all areas between Azerbaijan and Greece, the Minister said there is great potential for establishing of mutual cooperation and expanding of bilateral relations, particularly in ICT sector.

Noting the importance of  the visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Greece on 16-18 February 2009 in terms of the importance of the expansion of mutual relations and further acceleration of the development of relations between the two sides, the Minister said that along with other documents,  agreement on cooperation in the field of information and communication technologies  between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Greece was also signed. Saying the provisions of this agreement have been a key in strengthening the partnership over the last years, the Minister expressed confidence that the warm relations will be continued in the future.

Praising the improvements taking place in the economic life of Azerbaijan and achievements in this field, Greek Ambassador Dimitrios Tsoungas noted that Greece has already left behind economic crisis and it is currently being developed at a steady pace. Despite the crisis, the country has a strong infrastructure in the field of information and communication technologies, in this respect, both countries could benefit from exchange of experience between the two sides.

In turn, stressing the importance of mutual interest in the development of relations, Minister Ali Abbasov said there are ample opportunities for Azerbaijani companies in Greek market and Greek companies in Azerbaijani market, and expressed confidence  that Ambassador Dimitrios Tsoungas will make every effort to strengthen  cooperation in this area  during his diplomatic activity.