BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20. Azerbaijan’s
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of
Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment Upali
Pannilage in Bangkok to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral
cooperation, Trend reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MFA).
The meeting took place on April 20 in Bangkok on the sidelines
of the session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission
for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
During the talks, the sides praised the current state of
relations between Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka, emphasizing that ties
are based on mutual respect. They also reviewed opportunities to
expand political dialogue and develop cooperation across various
sectors.
Discussions focused on strengthening economic ties, increasing
trade turnover, and enhancing cooperation in education. The sides
noted that more effective use of existing tourism potential could
also contribute positively to broader collaboration.
The Sri Lankan side expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s
humanitarian assistance provided to those affected by natural
disasters in the country.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on other issues
of mutual interest.
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