Nairobi:Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Kenya, Sultan Hajiyev, has concluded his diplomatic mission with a farewell meeting involving key Kenyan officials. The meeting, held with Kenyan Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, marked the end of Hajiyev’s tenure.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the meeting reflected satisfaction with the current dynamics of relations between Azerbaijan and Kenya. Prime Minister Mudavadi highlighted the significance of the meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during Ruto’s visit to Baku for the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13). He emphasized the importance of leveraging opportunities to enhance cooperation between the two nations. Mudavadi also extended his congratulations to Hajiyev on his recent election as Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
Ambassador Hajiyev expressed his gratitude towards the Kenyan government for their efforts in fostering collaboration with Azerbaijan and for the support extended to him throughout his mission. The meeting also noted the acceptance of credentials by President Ilham Aliyev for Kenya’s newly appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan. Additionally, discussions touched upon the activities of CICA, including Kenya’s involvement in exploring interregional cooperation possibilities through the platform.