Baku: Colombia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Nelsy Raquel Munar Jaramillo, presented a copy of her credentials to Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, marking a significant step in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Minister Bayramov congratulated Ambassador Munar Jaramillo on her new role and expressed his well-wishes for her tenure.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting between the two officials focused on enhancing bilateral political dialogue and expanding cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, tourism, education, culture, and humanitarian demining. Both sides also reviewed preparations for upcoming political consultations between their respective foreign ministries.
The officials recognized the value of mutual support in areas like peace, security, and sustainable development, particularly within the frameworks of the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement. The importance of the interparliamentary dimension was also highlighted, with an emphasis on reciprocal contacts and visits between interparliamentary friendship groups as a means to strengthen bilateral ties.
During the meeting, the ongoing developments in the Middle East were discussed, with the Colombian diplomat noting that her country’s Foreign Ministry had issued a statement regarding the escalation, emphasizing the need for de-escalation of the conflict. The discussion also encompassed other bilateral, regional, and international security matters of mutual interest.