BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. On May 19, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sudan Mohieddin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim, who is visiting the country, Trend reports, citing the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
Durrent issues on the political, economic, humanitarian, and multilateral cooperation agendas between Azerbaijan and Sudan were discussed during the meeting. It was noted that next year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The ministers noted that the intensification of political dialogue, mutual visits and political consultations between the foreign ministries has made a significant contribution to the development of cooperation. In this context, the importance of mutual support and cooperation within international organizations, in particular the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement, was emphasized.
Opportunities for cooperation in energy security, green energy, agriculture, investment, education, and humanitarian cooperation were discussed during the meeting. The Sudanese side expressed interest in Azerbaijan's experience in public administration, digital development, infrastructure construction, and post-conflict rehabilitation. Azerbaijan expressed gratitude for providing educational scholarships to Sudanese students. Azerbaijan's humanitarian aid in response to the floods in Sudan and the COVID-19 pandemic was also noted with satisfaction.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov provided the other side with detailed information on the large-scale restoration and reconstruction work carried out by Azerbaijan in the post-conflict period, on the measures taken to combat the mine threat, as well as on the importance of regional transport and communication projects.
The parties also exchanged views on issues and challenges on the regional and international security agenda.
Other bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest were also discussed at the meeting.
During the visit, the ministers signed an agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Sudan on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic passports.
