German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the German president’s press service reported.

During the discussion, bilateral relations, the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as current regional and international issues were addressed.

The German president welcomed the progress achieved in the peace process and in the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and called for further steps toward reaching a comprehensive peace agreement.

The agenda also included bilateral cooperation between Germany and Azerbaijan. The German president emphasized Azerbaijan’s role as an important partner in the South Caucasus, especially in the energy and economic spheres.