(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Sabina Mammadli read more Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Chairman of the
Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group with Azerbaijan in Saudi
Arabian Majlis Ash-Shura Faiz bin Abdullah Ash-Shahri discussed the
development of ties, Azernews reports per the Foreign Ministry.
The sides noted the development of relations between the two
countries over the 30-year period since the establishment of
diplomatic ties, as well as the presence of high-level political
dialogue.
High appreciation for mutual support over the years in bilateral
and multilateral frameworks, including in the UN and its
specialized agencies, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and
the Non-Aligned Movement, and other international platforms was
expressed during the meeting.
Noting the meeting of the commission on economic cooperation
between the two countries held in Baku last December, the parties
highlighted the importance of collaborating in alternative energy
sources, tourism, and other areas.
During the meeting, Jeyhun Bayramov stressed that the two
countries have much in common in terms of history, culture, and
religion.
He went on to inform his interlocutor about Armenia's aggressive
policy towards Azerbaijan and its almost 30 years of occupation of
Azerbaijani lands. Saudi Arabia's support for Azerbaijan's position
was emphasized in this context.
Further, the foreign minister emphasized Azerbaijan's steps and
initiatives towards the signing of a peace agreement with Armenia,
regarding the reconstruction and construction works in the
liberated territories liberated in the post-conflict period.
Additionally, he reported on the reasoning behind the ongoing
protests on the Lachin road, noting numerous provocations by
Armenia over the past two years, including the incomplete
withdrawal of the Armenian armed forces from Azerbaijani
territories, its use of the Lachin road for illegal activities, and
the still existing mine threat.
In turn, Ash-Shahri stressed the high level of cooperation
between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan in a number of areas and
expressed hope for further expansion of cooperation in the
future.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on other bilateral
and regional issues.
Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations on
February 24, 1992. The two countries successfully cooperate in
various fields of economy and have fruitful cooperation at
international organizations, particularly the Organization of the
Islamic Cooperation and the OPEC+.
The trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $27
million in 2021. On January 13, a groundbreaking ceremony for the
240 MW Khizi-Absheron wind farm, which will be built by Saudi
Arabia's ACWA Power, was held. After the construction, it is
expected to supply 300,000 households, save 220 million cubic
meters of gas, and reduce 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions
during the year.
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