BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. Fuad Muradov, Chairman
of the State Committee for Work with Diaspora of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, met with high-level Vietnamese officials in Hanoi to
discuss expanding bilateral relations and diaspora policy, Trend reports.
During the visit, Muradov held meetings with Nguyen Trung Kien,
Chairman of the State Committee for Work with Vietnamese Abroad,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, and Deputy
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong.
Muradov shared views on prospects for Azerbaijan–Vietnam
relations, cooperation within international organizations, and the
integration of Azerbaijani communities into local societies. He
also provided information on Azerbaijan’s diaspora policy under
President Ilham Aliyev, aimed at uniting Azerbaijanis abroad and
promoting the country’s realities internationally.
The discussions also focused on the work of Azerbaijani diaspora
organizations in more than 70 countries, including efforts to
preserve national identity, establish coordination structures, and
organize cultural and educational initiatives such as Azerbaijani
schools and forums.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang emphasized Vietnam’s
view of Azerbaijan as a reliable partner and noted the importance
of exchanging experience in diaspora policy and the integration of
citizens abroad.
Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong highlighted the importance of
expanding cultural and humanitarian cooperation and praised
Azerbaijan’s experience in diaspora engagement as a model for
further collaboration.
Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Shovgi
Mehdizade also attended the meetings, noting that Azerbaijani
citizens in Vietnam have always been supported by the state.
The sides also discussed the activities of the
Vietnam-Azerbaijan Friendship Society and stressed the importance
of expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
