BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 27. The Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, received a
delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Turkmenistan, Ahmet Gurbanov, to discuss prospects for
strengthening cooperation between the two countries, Trend reports via the
ministry.
The sides expressed satisfaction with the dynamic development of
political dialogue aimed at further reinforcing the traditional
ties of friendship and brotherhood between Azerbaijan and
Turkmenistan. The importance of high-level visits and contacts was
emphasized, including last year’s visit by President Ilham Aliyev
to Turkmenistan and the visit of Chairman of the People’s Council
of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Azerbaijan.
In line with the strategic partnership between the two
countries, the parties reviewed opportunities to expand cooperation
in trade and economic sectors, energy, transport and logistics,
collaboration in the Caspian Sea, as well as humanitarian and
cultural fields. The important role of the Joint Intergovernmental
Commission on Cooperation in Economic and Humanitarian Areas in
advancing bilateral relations was highlighted. The organization of
Turkmen Culture Days in Azerbaijan last year and Azerbaijani
Culture Days in Turkmenistan this year was noted, along with the
significance of promoting shared cultural values such as carpet
weaving and horse breeding.
The sides also exchanged views on pressing regional and
international issues and underscored the importance of further
strengthening cooperation within multilateral platforms. Both
parties reaffirmed their confidence that the historically rooted
friendship and brotherhood between their peoples will continue to
develop based on a strategic partnership.
On the same day, the next round of political consultations
between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and
Turkmenistan was held, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Samir
Sharifov on the Azerbaijani side and Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet
Gurbanov on the Turkmen side.
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