BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 1. Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and the Minister of State
and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel, have discussed
bilateral cooperation and regional security issues during a phone
call on April 1, Trend reports via the Azerbaijani MFA.
During the phone call, the ministers reviewed the current state
of relations and prospects for further development, as well as
regional and international security matters.
Rangel informed his counterpart of Portugal’s decision to
upgrade its diplomatic representation in Azerbaijan and open an
embassy in the country. In turn, the Azerbaijani minister expressed
gratitude for the move.
The ministers underscored the importance of political
consultations and mutual visits in advancing bilateral ties, while
also exploring opportunities to expand cooperation in the fields of
economy, energy, trade, transport, and tourism.
They also discussed cooperation within international
organizations, emphasizing the importance of continued mutual
support.
The sides expressed concern over the growing military escalation
in the Middle East and stressed the need for a diplomatic
resolution to the conflict.
The ministers also exchanged views on other issues of mutual
interest.
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