BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 12. On June 12,
Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov received
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of
the Slovak Republic Marek Eštok, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry
said.


During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of
bilateral and multilateral relations between Azerbaijan and
Slovakia, as well as prospects for their further development. They
also exchanged views on regional security issues. The sides
emphasized that political dialogue, mutual visits, and
institutional cooperation make an important contribution to the
development of bilateral ties.


On the same day, the latest round of political consultations
between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Azerbaijan and the Slovak Republic was held.


The Azerbaijani delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister
Fariz Rzayev, while the Slovak delegation was led by State
Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of
Slovakia Marek Eštok.


During the consultations, satisfaction was expressed with the
development of the multifaceted strategic partnership between
Azerbaijan and Slovakia. Azerbaijan's strategic role in
implementing major regional and international transport projects,
of which it is both an initiator and an active participant,
including within the framework of the Middle Corridor, was highly
appreciated. The parties also reviewed cooperation in the fields of
education, culture, and tourism, as well as the expansion of the
legal and contractual framework.


The sides discussed cooperation on international platforms, the
development of collaboration within various international
organizations, and issues related to mutual support for
candidacies.


During the consultations, the parties exchanged views on the
current situation in the region, the Azerbaijan-Armenia
normalization process, large-scale reconstruction and
rehabilitation efforts being carried out in Azerbaijan's
territories liberated from occupation, demining activities, as well
as other issues of mutual interest.