(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 7. Azerbaijani Foreign
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with the Minister of Foreign and
European Affairs of Slovakia Miroslav Lajčák during his visit to
the Slovak Republic, trend reports.
After one-on-one discussions between Jeyhun Bayramov and
Miroslav Lajčák, an expanded meeting was held with the
participation of delegations from both sides.
At the meeting, the sides exchanged views on existing bilateral
cooperation between the two countries in political, economic,
energy, tourism, educational, agricultural, legal, and
cultural-humanitarian spheres. It was noted that this year marks
the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, in connection with
which a number of cultural events will be held.
During comprehensive discussions held at the expanded meeting,
the sides, expressing satisfaction with the current level of
cooperation, discussed ways to further develop bilateral
cooperation, including expanding diplomatic representations and
intensifying mutual high-level visits.
Bayramov informed his colleague about the process of normalizing
Azerbaijani-Armenian relations in the post-conflict period, the
current status of negotiations on a peace treaty with Armenia and
the Armenian side's delay in this process under various pretexts,
its provocations and mine threat. The restoration work carried out
on the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from occupation and the
participation of Slovak companies in this process were noted. In
addition, it was emphasized that the acquisition of appropriate
demining equipment from Slovak production also speaks about the
importance of expanding cooperation in this area.
The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia noted
that great importance is attached to bilateral relations with
Azerbaijan and there are favorable opportunities for developing
this cooperation. He noted that his country supports the efforts of
the European Union to normalize Azerbaijani-Armenian relations and
ensure lasting peace in the region.
After the expanded meeting, the ministers signed an agreement
between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Slovak Republic on the
avoidance of double taxation on income and the prevention of tax
evasion.
Then at a press briefing ministers answered questions from media
representatives informed about topics discussed during bilateral
meetings and achieved results answered journalists' questions.
Both ministers expressed determination to further develop
Azerbaijani-Slovak relations both bilaterally and within
multilateral formats.
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