BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 3. On April 3, Jeyhun
Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, received a delegation led by Uganda’s State Minister
for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Affairs, Henry Oryem
Okello, and discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral
relations, Trend
reports via the Azerbaijani MFA.


During the meeting, the sides held extensive discussions on the
development of bilateral ties, expressing satisfaction with the
steady progress achieved over the past 30 years since the
establishment of diplomatic relations.


Bayramov emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches particular
importance to strengthening relations with Uganda and African
countries more broadly, stressing the need to effectively utilize
existing potential to expand cooperation. Opportunities for
collaboration in the fields of economy, trade, agriculture, energy,
tourism, and education were explored. The launch of public service
centers in Uganda based on Azerbaijan’s ASAN Service model was also
welcomed.


The parties emphasized the importance of promoting investment
opportunities, strengthening business-to-business ties, and
implementing joint projects.


Special attention was given to cooperation within international
organizations, particularly within the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
The sides noted the effectiveness of engagement under the
movement’s chairmanship institution and “troika” mechanism,
highlighting the importance of continued mutual support on
multilateral platforms.


Highlighting the growing educational ties between the two
countries, the sides noted with satisfaction that Ugandan students
are benefiting from Azerbaijan’s international scholarship
programs, including those offered to member states of the NAM.


The meeting included an exchange of views on regional and
international security issues, as well as global challenges.
Bayramov briefed the Ugandan side on the post-conflict situation in
the region, ongoing reconstruction efforts, and steps being taken
to advance the peace agenda.


The sides also reviewed other bilateral and regional issues of
mutual interest.


On the same day, political consultations were held between the
foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Uganda, led by Deputy Foreign
Minister Yalchin Rafiyev on the Azerbaijani side and Henry Oryem
Okello on the Ugandan side.


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