President Ilham Aliyev: Italy has always supported the development of Azerbaijan's relations with the European Union

"Italy has always supported the development of Azerbaijan's relations with the European Union, and we feel this support today as well," said President Ilham Aliyev during a joint press statement with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Report informs.

Noting that positive steps have recently been taken in EU-Azerbaijan relations, which naturally pleases Azerbaijan, the head of state emphasized: "In short, our strategic partnership is evident both in official documents and in practical actions and real life."