BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 22. Opportunities for
cooperation in mine action, cybersecurity, and other areas were
discussed between Azerbaijan and NATO, the statement of the
Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs says, Trend reports.


The discussion took place during the reception of NATO Deputy
Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska by Azerbaijan's Foreign
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.


The meeting also discussed the current cooperation agenda and
prospects within the partnership between Azerbaijan and NATO and
the work carried out within the framework of partnership
mechanisms, as well as regional and international security
issues.


The parties, noting the importance of cooperation between
Azerbaijan and NATO, have emphasized that the dialogue and mutual
activities carried out within the existing partnership framework
have made a positive contribution to regional security.


The experience of Azerbaijan’s participation in NATO's
peace-support operations and missions, its close support for
processes in Afghanistan, defense sector reforms, and efforts to
ensure interoperability were praised. The visit of a mission
consisting of permanent representatives of NATO member countries to
Azerbaijan last November was also recalled with satisfaction.


During the meeting, information was provided on the
Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, diplomatic efforts to
ensure sustainable and lasting peace in the region,
confidence-building measures, agreements reached during the August
8 Washington summit, and peace prospects, as well as regional
transportation and connectivity projects.


The parties also exchanged views on other bilateral and regional
issues of mutual interest.


Azerbaijan's cooperation with NATO began in March 1992 through
the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC), but a significant
partnership was established on May 4, 1994, with late President
Heydar Aliyev's signing of the Partnership for Peace (PfP)
Framework Document. Key milestones include joining the
Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) and the Planning and
Review Process (PARP) in 1997, as well as ongoing participation in
PfP activities and NATO-led missions in Kosovo and Afghanistan.


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