President Viktor Yanukovych is sure that the development of relations between Ukraine and Azerbaijan is a good example of reliable partnership between two countries, he said today at the beginning of the third meeting of the Council of Presidents of Ukraine and Azerbaijan, according to Press office of President Viktor Yanukovych.

He noted that Ukraine and Azerbaijan have long been strategic partners. "This is a good example of how two very close countries should build up their relations," Viktor Yanukovych said.

In this regard the President noted the effective work of the Joint Ukrainian-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation and all its subcommittees.

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The President said an evidence of its productive work last year has been the growth of trade turnover between Ukraine and Azerbaijan.

"But this is not the limit. I am sure that our capabilities are much greater," Viktor Yanukovych said.

He also praised the fact that today Ukraine has become Azerbaijan’s second trade partner after Russia.

For his part, the President of Azerbaijan expressed his belief that the current visit of his Ukrainian counterpart will be successful.

"I am sure the visit will be successful. There will be good results. We will be moving forward actively," Ilham Aliyev said.

He noted that main directions of cooperation between Ukraine and Azerbaijan have already been defined and are being elaborated. In this context, Ilham Aliyev agreed with Viktor Yanukovych praising the effective work of the Joint Ukrainian-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation.

He also highlighted the development of political dialogue between the countries. "At the meeting of the Council of Presidents we will discuss our agenda. It is rich, detailed and concrete," the President of Azerbaijan said.

"I am confident after the meeting of the Presidents we will define further steps in our relations, which we appreciate so much. We believe that their further development will also facilitate broader interregional cooperation,” Ilham Aliyev said.