Baku: Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a significant meeting with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Magdalena Grono on September 10. The discussion centered around Azerbaijan-EU cooperation, exploring prospects for a bilateral partnership, and evaluating the regional situation to foster peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, both parties underscored the importance of high-level reciprocal visits and ongoing contacts to advance the Azerbaijan-EU agenda and expand cooperation in various sectors. They also deliberated on enhancing the institutional and legal framework of Azerbaijan-EU relations, aiming to complete negotiations on the Partnership Priorities document and potentially initiate talks on a new bilateral agreement.
The meeting also addressed efforts to secure peace and security in the South Caucasus. Measures to progress the normalization process and build confidence between Azerbaijan and Armenia were discussed, highlighting the significance of the August meeting in Bishkek between the leaders of the two nations in advancing the regional peace agenda.
Additionally, the delegates exchanged views on recent developments in the energy, transport, and communications sectors within the region, as well as other bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.