BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Development
perspectives of Azerbaijan-Korea relations discussed, emphasizing
expanded political dialogue, strategic transport connectivity
through the Middle Corridor, and comprehensive digital
transformation partnerships.
This is reflected in the statement of the Azerbaijani Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, received a visiting delegation led by Chung Eui-hae,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on the
current state and development perspectives of Azerbaijan-Korea
relations, political dialogue, economy, trade, investments, digital
development, education, transport, energy security, and other
issues of mutual interest.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted with satisfaction the
development dynamics of relations between our countries. He
emphasized that the large-scale infrastructure projects implemented
by Azerbaijan, as well as the role our country plays in key
regional transport and logistics routes connecting Europe and Asia,
create new opportunities for international cooperation. In this
context, information was provided on the significance of the Middle
Corridor and the work being done to expand transit and connectivity
capabilities.
The sides also discussed issues of cooperation within
multilateral platforms. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted that the
Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building
Measures in Asia (CICA), to be held this year under Azerbaijan's
chairmanship, contributes to joint efforts aimed at strengthening
dialogue and trust.
The parties discussed cooperation opportunities in the fields
of digital transformation, innovation, and high technologies,
noting the importance of experience exchange and joint projects in
these directions. The perspectives of cooperation in the field of
education, academic exchange programs, and initiatives aimed at
human capital development were reviewed. It was stated that the
activities of the Baku State Vocational Education Center for
Industry and Innovations, established on the basis of Korean
educational standards, and dual-degree programs between
universities are important directions of the growing cooperation
between our countries.
During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on energy
cooperation issues, particularly energy security, the development
of renewable energy sources, and projects implemented toward the
green transition.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed the opposite side about our
country's recent decision to implement a visa-exempt regime for
holders of all types of passports from the Republic of Korea. The
parties emphasized that such a step will make a significant
contribution to the expansion of cooperation in tourism and other
sectors, as well as to the increase of contacts between our
peoples.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov briefed the opposite side in detail on
the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the work
being done to advance the peace agenda, as well as the current
situation regarding ensuring lasting peace and stability in the
region.
In addition, the parties noted the importance of the historic
summit held in Washington from the perspective of promoting
regional cooperation, emphasizing that the results achieved within
the framework of the summit create new opportunities.
During the meeting, an exchange of views also took place on
other regional and international issues of mutual interest.
On the same day, the next round of political consultations was
held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Azerbaijan and the Republic of Korea. The delegations were led by
Deputy Minister Elnur Mammadov on the Azerbaijani side and by
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-hae on the Korean
side.
