Shorouk Express
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 31. Azerbaijan’s
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov received the newly
appointed Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Birol Akgün on January
31, 2025, Trend
reports.
The new ambassador formally presented his credentials to
Minister Bayramov, who extended his congratulations and wished him
success in his diplomatic endeavors.
The meeting focused on the longstanding and robust partnership
between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, with an emphasis on regional and
international security concerns.
Minister Bayramov underscored the deep-rooted brotherhood and
friendship between the peoples and governments of Azerbaijan and
Türkiye, which continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening
the alliance, including collaborative efforts on both regional and
global fronts.
The significance of the historic Shusha Declaration was
highlighted, reaffirming the strategic alliance between the two
countries. Minister Bayramov noted that under the guidance of the
leadership of both nations, the multifaceted cooperation between
Azerbaijan and Türkiye has expanded across various sectors, such as
politics, military, economic trade, energy, transport,
communication, and cultural-humanitarian exchange. He emphasized
the need to persist in efforts to advance cooperation in these
critical areas.
The two sides praised the effective cooperation between
Azerbaijan and Türkiye within international organizations,
particularly the Organization of Turkic States, with hopes that the
upcoming summit in Azerbaijan would further strengthen the
organization’s collective efforts. The meeting also addressed the
importance of ongoing efforts to maintain stability in the Middle
East and Afghanistan, as well as promoting joint initiatives in
Syria.
Ambassador Akgün expressed his gratitude for the warm reception
and congratulations, reaffirming his dedication to advancing the
already strong bilateral relations between the two countries during
his tenure.
The discussions also encompassed a wide range of bilateral and
regional issues of mutual interest.
