Azerbaijan and Slovakia discuss prospects of bilateral relations

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Marek Eštok.

According to Report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan stated that the meeting focused on the current state and prospects for further development of bilateral and multilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Slovakia.

The sides also exchanged views on regional security issues, emphasizing that political dialogue, mutual visits, and institutional cooperation contribute significantly to the development of bilateral ties.

On the same day, another round of political consultations was held between the foreign ministries of the two countries.

The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev, while the Slovak delegation was headed by Marek Eštok.

During the consultations, both sides expressed satisfaction with the development of strategic partnership relations and highlighted Azerbaijan's role in regional and international transport projects, including the Middle Corridor.

They also discussed cooperation in education, culture, tourism, expansion of the legal framework, and collaboration within international organizations, including mutual support for candidacies.

The discussions further covered regional developments, the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, reconstruction efforts in formerly occupied territories, demining activities, and other issues of mutual interest.