(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 31. The
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, met
with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, as part of
an official visit to Türkiye, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Azerbaijan told trend .
According to the ministry, after the one-on-one
meeting, the meeting between the ministers continued in an expanded
format with the participation of delegations from both sides.
The expanded meeting discussed topical issues on the
agenda of bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation between
Azerbaijan and Türkiye, as well as the current situation in the
region.
Moreover, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, noting the
dynamics of the development of relations with brotherly Türkiye in
various fields, including political, economic, trade, military,
defense industry, energy security, investment, humanities,
education, culture, stressed that the alliances between the two
countries are based on friendship, brotherhood, mutual support and
solidarity, play an important role in maintaining stability in the
region.
In addition, it was noted that mutual contacts between
the leaders of the two countries are important in development of
fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, which are based
on the motto "one nation, two states" inherited from the great
leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev.
Stressing that the Shusha Declaration "On allied
relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of
Türkiye", which has been signed two years ago, marked the beginning
of a new stage in the history of the development of relations
between the two countries, Jeyhun Bayramov noted that practical
steps will be taken to expand ties between the two countries in the
future.
The minister spoke in detail about the current
situation in the region in the post-conflict period, large-scale
reconstruction and construction work carried out in the territories
liberated from occupation, activities to sign a peace treaty with
Armenia, as well as the delimitation of borders and the opening of
regional partnerships, provocations of Armenia that pose a threat
to the promotion of the peace agenda.
In addition, the minister noted that despite the
destructive position and steps of Armenia, Azerbaijan is determined
to promote the peace agenda. In particular, Jeyhun Bayramov,
speaking about the importance of the work done to open all
communications in the region, expressed confidence that the
restoration of communications will further strengthen cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that he
would spare no effort to further develop the existing relations
between the two countries, which have a common history, culture and
values. The constant support of the two countries for each other in
the most difficult times testifies that this brotherhood has been
confirmed not only in words, but also in deeds.
Furthermore, during the meeting, the ministers
discussed the large-scale reconstruction and construction work
carried out by Azerbaijan in the region, as well as work to promote
the peace agenda, which are of great importance for establishing
sustainable peace in the region.
Moreover, the ministers also stressed the importance
of further expanding joint activities within the framework of
trilateral and quadrilateral formats with international
organizations, in particular with the Organization of Turkic
States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Central Asian
countries, as well as other multilateral initiatives.
The sides also exchanged views on other bilateral and
regional issues of mutual interest.
Moreover, at a press conference, the ministers made
statements following the meeting and answered journalists'
questions.
In addition, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Türkiye as part of
the minister's visit to country.