Baku, Brussels discuss development of Middle Corridor

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed the development of the Middle Corridor during talks in Baku.

According to Report, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry shared details of the meeting on social media platform X.

During the expanded-format talks, the sides held comprehensive discussions on the full range of Azerbaijan-EU relations, including political dialogue, legal and institutional cooperation, and prospects for further development of the bilateral agenda.

Particular attention was given to energy cooperation, including Azerbaijan's role as a reliable supplier contributing to Europe's energy security, as well as cooperation in the field of renewable energy.

The discussions also covered trade and investment, economic diversification, digitalization, innovation, industrial cooperation, and transport and logistics connectivity, including the development of the Middle Corridor and regional infrastructure projects.

In addition, Bayramov and Kallas discussed regional and international security issues, including post-conflict development, reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, humanitarian demining, and normalization processes in the South Caucasus, emphasizing the importance of achieving lasting peace and stability.