In March 25, 2010 Ambassador Eldar Hasanov presented his Credentials to H.E. Mr.Boris Tadic, President of the Republic of Serbia accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Serbia.

Following the presentation ceremony, Ambassador and President had one-on-one meeting. Boris Tadic congratulated Ambassador on the occasion of his new appointment and opening of Azerbaijani Embassy in Serbia, asking to convey his greetings to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr.Ilham Aliyev and underlined that he has a deep respect to Azerbaijani President due to friendly relations between two presidents. Boris Tadic noted that he will soon visit Azerbaijan and will be pleased to invite Ilham Aliyev to Serbia. He added that a number of agreements expanding the relations between Serbia and Azerbaijan will be signed during the visit.

Serbian President Boris Tadic once more stressed that his country supports Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, thus upholding Azerbaijan's just position on Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. He expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijani Government for supporting Serbia in Kosovo issue. Touching on Serbia-Azerbaijan economic-commercial relations, President Tadic noted that the two governments should do much to improve the relations and cooperation. In this regard necessary instructions were given to a several state agencies of Serbia.

Ambassador Eldar Hasanov conveyed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's greetings to Boris Tadic, gave information about political, economic, social situation, democratic reforms carried out in Azerbaijan, underlined that successful domestic and foreign policy pursued by President Ilham Aliyev to maintain political stability, economic development is strongly supported. At the end of the meeting, the ambassador drew attention to the personal relations between the two presidents, underlined that Mr. Boris Tadic's visit to Azerbaijan in May will pave the way for the development of mutual interests and bilateral relations.

Eldar Hasanov also made a speech at the conference organized for the newly-appointed Ambassadors to Serbia. Minister of Science and Technological development Bozidar Djelic, Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic and Defense Minister Dragan Sutanovac also attended the conference. Eldar Hasanov underlined that Azerbaijani government attaches great importance to the development of the relations with Serbia.

The official opening ceremony of Azerbaijani Embassy in Serbia is scheduled to be held in May 28, 2010.