Baku:Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar expressed optimism about enhancing bilateral relations with Azerbaijan during a press conference with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The visit to Baku by Jaishankar was described as a continuation of discussions from the leaders’ meeting in Bishkek within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Jaishankar highlighted the discussions focused on various aspects of the bilateral relationship. He noted that President Ilham Aliyev had devoted significant attention to cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing a shared history and mutual respect as a foundation for elevating ties to a higher level.
Jaishankar further emphasized the desire to expand investment and trade relations, with Indian companies showing interest in the Azerbaijani oil and gas sector. He underscored the importance of connectivity in the global economy, mentioning that India is investing in international transport corridors and that discussions on this topic would continue.