Azerbaijan, Spain hold fifth round of political consultations

Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov has paid a visit to Spain, where the fifth round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries was held in Madrid, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry told Report.

The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Mammadov, while Spain's delegation was headed by Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martinez Belio.

During the consultations, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations in political, economic, energy, including green energy, cultural, educational, tourism and transport-logistics fields.

They also exchanged views on promoting trade and investment, as well as cooperation within the framework of the Strategic Economic Dialogue.

The meeting highlighted the importance of continuing mutual support within international organizations. The sides also considered opportunities for exchanging experience and developing practical cooperation in the field of humanitarian mine clearance.

As part of the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation met with Pilar Sanchez-Bella Solis, director of the Foreign Affairs Department at the Office of the President of the Government of Spain.

Mammadov also met with Spanish Senate Vice President Javier Maroto. The sides emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and interparliamentary relations in further developing bilateral ties.

In addition, Mammadov delivered a presentation on Azerbaijan's foreign policy to faculty members and students at the Diplomatic School of Spain.

During his visit, the Azerbaijani deputy foreign minister also gave interviews to leading Spanish media outlets, discussing the current state of bilateral relations and prospects for future cooperation between Azerbaijan and Spain.