(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 2. Azerbaijan's
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting with Minister of
Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities of
Guinea-Bissau, Carlos Pinto Pereira, during the latter's official
visit to Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
The meeting was announced on the official X page of Azerbaijan's
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"The meeting between Ministers Jeyhun Bayramov and Carlos Pinto
Pereira was followed by an expanded discussion with delegations
from both sides.
The ministers discussed the prospects of bilateral and
multilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and Guinea-Bissau,
exploring areas such as politics, economy, humanitarian affairs,
tourism, energy, and more.
Bayramov emphasized the importance of mutual contacts between
the two nations, highlighting high-level visits and discussions,
including the participation of the President of Guinea-Bissau
during the 29th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate
Change Conference in Azerbaijan.
The meeting also focused on the implementation of a political
consultation mechanism to enhance the development of relations. The
ministers underlined the significance of scholarship programs,
expanding economic and trade ties, natural resource development,
and sharing best practices in public service delivery, education,
and training.
Bayramov noted that Azerbaijan is ready to cooperate in
implementing the 'ASAN xidmet' model for public services, which
provides efficient services to citizens.
The ministers also reaffirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to
strengthening its ties with African countries, including
Guinea-Bissau. This includes efforts made during Azerbaijan's
chairmanship in the Non-Aligned Movement, notably the resolution on
'Ensuring equal, reasonable, timely and universal access to
COVID-19 vaccines' and support for Africa and small island
developing states in the post-pandemic era.
Further collaboration on multilateral platforms like the UN, the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned
Movement (NAM) was also emphasized.
Additionally, Bayramov briefed Pereira on the post-conflict
situation in the region, highlighting large-scale restoration and
construction projects in the liberated territories, demining
efforts, and the peace and normalization process with Armenia.
After the meeting, Bayramov and Pereira signed a Memorandum of
Understanding on Political Consultations between Azerbaijan and
Guinea-Bissau.
In conclusion, the ministers held a press conference to address
the outcomes of their discussions," the Azerbaijani Foreign
Ministry said.
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