Baku:President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs of India, on October 23. The meeting took place in the context of strengthening bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and India.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Indian Minister conveyed greetings from Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Aliyev. The President of Azerbaijan expressed gratitude for the greetings and asked for his regards to be conveyed back to the Indian President and Prime Minister.
The meeting reflected on the past encounter between President Aliyev and Prime Minister Modi in Bishkek, highlighting the significance of the Minister’s visit, which was made on the instructions of the Indian Prime Minister. Both sides engaged in discussions about the current state of bilateral relations and identified opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
During their discussions, Azerbaijan and India emphasized their shared positions on various international issues as members of the Global South. Prospects for cooperation in several fields, including political, trade, economic, high-tech, cultural, and humanitarian sectors, were explored. Additionally, the importance of collaboration within international organizations and the need for intensified political contacts and reciprocal visits were emphasized to further bilateral relations.