The President and accompanying Prime Minister of Egypt Ahmad Nazif unveiled the plaque reading “Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan” and cut the ribbon symbolizing official opening of the new building.

After they toured the building, a solemn ceremony took place. Addressing it Egyptian Premier said his country is keen in deepening of economic cooperation with the fraternal country, and invited Azerbaijani businessmen to Egypt.

President Ilham Aliyev, in his turn, underlined that expanding relations with not only Egypt but also all other Muslim countries is one of the main directions of the Azerbaijan’s foreign policy.

He invited the President and Prime Minister of Egypt to pay a visit to Azerbaijan, noting the documents to be signed during his this visit will give a new impetus to the bilateral cooperation.