BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5. A meeting has been held between Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Trend.
During the one-on-one and extended meetings, the parties reviewed in detail the current state and prospects of Azerbaijan-EU relations.
The intensity of political dialogue, as well as the importance of high-level mutual visits and developing partnership on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and common interests were pointed out. At the same time, the importance of dialogue mechanisms between Azerbaijan and Europe, the resumption of negotiations on a new bilateral agreement, and the negotiations on the Partnership Priorities document were emphasized.
The meeting discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, energy security, transport and logistics, green energy, and digitalization. Azerbaijan's contribution to Europe's energy security and its role as a reliable partner were noted.
Bayramov informed the other side about the current situation in the region in the post-conflict period, the rehabilitation and reconstruction work carried out by Azerbaijan, as well as the measures taken in the field of combating the mine threat. An exchange of views was held on the normalization process with Armenia. Azerbaijan's commitment to ensuring lasting peace and stability in the region was once again emphasized.
The parties also exchanged views on regional and international security issues. In this context, cooperation within multilateral platforms, as well as opportunities for joint action against global challenges, were discussed.
The meeting also reviewed the prospects for the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the EU within the framework of various institutions and programs.
In addition, the parties exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
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