The results of today's visit were higher than we expected, the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Robert Fico, made this statement to the press after a expanded meeting with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Paralel.Az reports.

Robert Fico said that Ilham Aliyev was elected as the Azerbaijani President for the fifth time: "This is the result of the high regard the people give you. You are a pragmatic politician. The European Union likes to give instructions to others from time to time. I do not interfere in the internal affairs of any country. Unfortunately, in some international organizations, there is discrimination and inadequate attitude towards small countries," he said.