Tianjin: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Tianjin, China, to discuss enhancing cooperation between their nations.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting was a follow-up to previous discussions held during President Muizzu’s visit to Azerbaijan for COP29, where he praised the event’s organization.
President Aliyev highlighted the progress made since their last meeting in Baku, noting that an Azerbaijani delegation had visited the Maldives to hold political consultations and explore opportunities in economic, trade, and investment sectors. Both leaders acknowledged the potential for boosting tourism and enhancing people-to-people connections, emphasizing the importance of establishing direct flights between Azerbaijan and the Maldives.
The discussions also covered simplifying visa procedures, promoting mutual investments, and expanding the legal and contractual framework to support bilateral cooperation. President Muizzu invited President Aliyev for an official visit to the Maldives, an invitation that was warmly accepted by the Azerbaijani leader.