Baku: On January 12, Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Muawiya Osman Khalid, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sudan. The meeting focused on enhancing the bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda between Azerbaijan and Sudan, alongside discussing the current situation and security issues in the broader region.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, both sides emphasized the importance of political dialogue in advancing bilateral ties and cooperation within multilateral frameworks. They highlighted the significance of the consultation mechanism and reciprocal visits between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs as key components of their diplomatic engagement.
The discussions underscored the importance of Sudan’s active participation in COP29 and its involvement in the World Urban Forum, scheduled to be held this year. The two countries praised their cooperation within international organizations, particularly the United Nations (UN), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
The talks also covered cooperation in various sectors, including energy, humanitarian, and educational fields, with a particular mention of the ‘ASAN Khidmet’ initiative. Muawiya Osman Khalid expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for offering educational scholarships to Sudanese students, further strengthening people-to-people ties.
In addition to these discussions, political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Sudan on the same day. Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev represented Azerbaijan, while Sudan was represented by Muawiya Osman Khalid. The consultations addressed other regional and bilateral issues of mutual concern, reinforcing the commitment of both nations to deepen their diplomatic and cooperative relations.