(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Saudi
counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed economic
cooperation, as well as the regional situation in Baku on October
4, Azernews reports.
Bayramov recalled that Saudi Arabia was among the first nations
to recognize Azerbaijan's independence, expressing satisfaction
with the two countries' ties, which had reached the level of
strategic partnership in the past 30 years.
High-level meetings between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia were
stated to have created the framework for entering a qualitatively
new stage of cooperation in a variety of sectors. In this context,
the need for frequent political consultations for the future growth
of bilateral cooperation was highlighted.
The Azerbaijani top diplomat stressed that the two nations
demonstrate mutual support within multilateral platforms such as
the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Organization
of Islamic Cooperation. As one of the important platforms for
regional cooperation, the development of a partnership with Saudi
Arabia within the Gulf Cooperation Council was highlighted.
He said that the 7th meeting of the Joint Commission for
Cooperation between the governments of Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia,
which is planned to be held in Baku at the end of 2022, will
stimulate the development of economic relations.
Bayramov added that the two nations have jointly fulfilled
successful projects in several domains, including energy,
alternative energy resources, and there are numerous opportunities
for these endeavors to be expanded.
The opposite side was provided thorough information regarding
Azerbaijan's efforts to advance the peace agenda in the
post-conflict period, as well as Armenia's provocations and
impediments to the process following the 44-day war in 2022.
The large-scale rehabilitation and building projects in the
liberated regions were highlighted, and the prospect of cooperation
with Saudi Arabia in this area was considered.
Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud remarked that relations
between the two countries have grown well in the last 30 years, and
there is considerable potential for future development of ties. In
this context, he emphasized that restarting the work of the
bilateral intergovernmental economic commission might provide a
variety of opportunities.
The Saudi minister highly appreciated the cooperation with
Azerbaijan on many international platforms, as well as the
country's initiatives as chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement.
The parties also exchanged views on issues on the agenda of
bilateral and multilateral cooperation and processes taking place
at the regional level.
Prior to the meeting, an event exhibition was held at the
ministry to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia.
Bayramov, along with the Foreign Ministry leadership, as well as
the Saudi foreign minister, and staff of the Saudi embassy in
Azerbaijan, attended the ceremony.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Bayramov expressed his delight
in the ties between the two nations, which had progressed to the
level of strategic cooperation in the past 30 years.
Bayramov added that, in addition to Azerbaijan and Saudi
Arabia's bilateral connection, there is valuable cooperation in
regional and international formats, and the two nations continue to
assist each other through a variety of organizations.
Bayramov emphasized Saudi Arabia's continued support for
Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing
that the current visit will help to deepen relations in this
regard.
Azerbaijan acts as a supporter and initiator of the regional
peace-building process, as well as independently promotes the peace
agenda on most topics, Bayramov added.
Addressing the event, the Saudi top diplomat conveyed his
congratulations to the participants.
He highlighted the successful implementation of a number of
joint projects between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia, adding that
there is potential for further development of cooperation between
the two countries in various fields.
At the end of the event, the participants got acquainted with
the exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic
relations between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia.
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