BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. Azerbaijan and the
European Union have discussed the current state and future
prospects of bilateral relations, regional developments, and the
Azerbaijan–Armenia normalization process.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, the discussions took place during a meeting between
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov and Magdalena
Grono, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the
crisis in Georgia.
The two sides held an extensive exchange of views on
Azerbaijan–EU relations and regional issues, and underlined that
ongoing political dialogue, high-level reciprocal visits, and
intensive contacts have made an important contribution to the
development of ties.
In this context, they highlighted the significance of the visit
of European Council President António Costa to Azerbaijan this year
in deepening mutual understanding and advancing the cooperation
agenda.
The meeting reviewed cooperation between Azerbaijan and the EU
in political, economic, energy, transport, communication, and other
areas, as well as the implementation of existing agreements.
Deputy Minister Elnur Mammadov briefed the EU side on recent
developments in the Azerbaijan–Armenia normalization process and
the peace agenda, stressing the importance of making use of
existing opportunities to finalize the peace process, ensuring
timely fulfillment of commitments, and strengthening mutual
trust.
The sides also emphasized the importance of continued
cooperation within international organizations, including ongoing
dialogue and consultations on issues of mutual interest between
Azerbaijan and the European Union.
The parties also exchanged views on other current regional and
international issues.
