Baku: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, to discuss the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Italy. The meeting highlighted the existing bilateral cooperation across several domains, including politics, security, economy, trade, energy, and education.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the officials emphasized the successful joint energy and educational projects, notably the activities of the Italy-Azerbaijan University. Both parties recognized the impact of the 6th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, noting that the agreements reached would enhance bilateral relations.
The discussion included a review of Azerbaijan-EU relations, focusing on transport, energy, and alternative energy projects. Additionally, the meeting addressed international and regional issues of mutual interest.
On the same day, political consultations took place between the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Italy, further solidifying the strategic partnership.