BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 8. The first meeting of
political consultations between Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry and
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and
Gambians Abroad was held in Banjul, Gambia, a source in the
Azerbaijani ministry told Trend.


A courtesy call was held by the delegation led by Azerbaijan's
Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev with the Chief of Staff to
the President of Gambia, Alieu Loum.


The meeting expressed satisfaction with the friendly relations
between Azerbaijan and Gambia, built on mutual respect and
solidarity, highlighted the importance of strengthening existing
cooperation relations in areas of mutual interest for both
countries, as well as identifying new areas of cooperation.


The parties emphasized that the first meeting of political
consultations is an important platform for strengthening diplomatic
relations and exploring new cooperation opportunities.


Later, the first meeting of the political consultations was
held, co-chaired by Rafiyev and the First Permanent Secretary of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and
Gambians Abroad, Head of the Ministry's Diplomatic Services, Lang
Yabou.


The consultations emphasized the importance of more effective
use of existing opportunities for the development of bilateral
relations, especially taking appropriate steps in the areas of
cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, education, tourism,
energy, and combating climate change.


At the same time, Azerbaijan's contributions to the development
of human capital in Gambia and successfully implemented projects in
the humanitarian field were welcomed, and interest in continuing
activities in this direction was expressed.


The parties highly appreciated the existing cooperative
relations in multilateral platforms, especially within the
framework of the UN, OIC, and the SCO, and touched upon the need to
further expand relations in this direction.


On the same day, the Azerbaijani delegation met with the Mayor
of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe. The meeting discussed issues related
to the World Urban Forum to be hosted by Azerbaijan and possible
areas of cooperation in the humanitarian field.


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