(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov and
Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son have discussed mutual
partnership in international organizations, as well as regional and
international security issues, Azernews reports, citing the
ministry.
The meeting took place within the framework of Mammadov's
official visit to Vietnam, on July 19. The sides discussed the
historical roots of Azerbaijan-Vietnam ties, the existing
situation, and the strengthening of future relations. The visit of
the founder of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh to
Azerbaijan and the National Leader Heydar Aliyev's visit to Vietnam
were recalled.
The necessity of sustaining high-level political engagement
between Azerbaijan and Vietnam, as well as mutual visits and
increasing inter-parliamentary contacts and relations between the
two countries' ruling parties, was stressed.
Mammadov provided information on the post-conflict regional
situation, including restoration, reconstruction, and reintegration
work carried out in the liberated lands, and expressed gratitude to
the opposite side for its constant support of Azerbaijan's
territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Furthermore, political consultations were held between Mammadov
and his Vietnamese counterpart Ha Kim Ngoc.
During the meeting, the deputy ministers emphasized friendly
relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam, emphasizing the current
potential for developing mutual partnership in politics, commerce
and economics, energy, agricultural, transportation, and
humanitarian spheres. The importance of high-level bilateral visits
and the building of inter-parliamentary connections were also
stressed.
During the discussions, views were exchanged on the development
of cooperation perspectives in regional and international
organizations, and mutual support between the two countries within
the framework of the UN and the Non-Aligned Movement was noted with
satisfaction.
Moreover, Mammadov attended the conference, '30th anniversary of
the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and
Vietnam: history and future prospects' jointly organized by the
Azerbaijani embassy in Vietnam and the Diplomatic Academy of
Vietnam.
Mammadov reviewed the history and development of diplomatic
relations between the two countries and expressed gratitude to
Vietnam for supporting Azerbaijan's fair position in the UN
Security Council in line with international law during the 44-day
war in 2020.
The deputy minister informed conference participants about the
opportunities that have arisen in the region as a result of
Azerbaijan's territorial integrity restoration, the rehabilitation
work being carried out in the liberated territories, large-scale
projects being implemented in the energy and transport fields, as
well as activities in international organizations such as the
Non-Aligned Movement.
Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation
between ADA University and the Vietnamese Diplomatic Academy was
signed with the participation of the deputy foreign ministers of
both countries.
During the visit, the heads of the Foreign Relations Commission
of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam and the leaders of the Vietnam-Azerbaijan
inter-parliamentary friendship group functioning in the Vietnamese
National Assembly met.
Additionally, a meeting was held with the Vietnam Communist
Party Central Committee's Foreign Relations Commission's heads and
the leaders of the Vietnam-Azerbaijan inter-parliamentary
friendship group operating in the Vietnamese National Assembly.
Mammadov shared his views on the prospects for the development
of relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam during a press
conference organized with representatives of the nation's leading
mass media agencies and answered numerous questions from media
representatives about Azerbaijan.
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