Baku:Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with Frano Matušic, State Secretary for Political Affairs at Croatia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, to discuss strategic partnership relations and future cooperation between Azerbaijan and Croatia.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the meeting highlighted the importance of high-level mutual visits and regular political consultations in enhancing bilateral relations. Economic and trade relations were also a focal point, with discussions on increasing trade turnover and mutual investments. Emphasis was placed on diversifying cooperation in energy, digital development, tourism, and agriculture.
Azerbaijan’s strategic role and the opportunities provided by the Middle Corridor were acknowledged, along with the significance of mutual support on international and regional platforms. Cooperation between Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) and Croatian demining companies was appreciated, with Croatia pledging support following the completion of its demining operations in March.
Croatian business leaders were encouraged to explore Azerbaijan’s favorable business environment, including opportunities in the Alat Free Economic Zone and the Baku International Sea Trade Port, and to engage in the restoration of Azerbaijan’s liberated territories.
Minister Bayramov provided insights into the post-conflict situation in the region and the ongoing Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process. The meeting also included discussions on regional security issues of mutual interest.
Furthermore, a round of political consultations was conducted between the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Croatia, led by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev and Croatia’s Frano Matušic.