FMs of Azerbaijan, Algeria emphasize importance of de-escalation in Middle East

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has met with Algerian Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Report informs.

"Within the framework of ADF2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Ahmed Attaf. During the meeting, the Azerbaijan–Algeria bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda was discussed. The establishment of a Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation was highlighted as a key step in advancing bilateral ties. Cooperation and mutual support within the UN, OIC, NAM, and other international organizations were discussed, including in the context of Azerbaijan's chairmanship of CICA and hosting of the OIC Summit next year. The importance of de-escalation in the Middle East, strengthening the ceasefire, and resolving conflicts through diplomatic means were underlined," the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry wrote on X.

Within the framework of #ADF2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Azerbaijan @Bayramov_Jeyhun met with the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of #Algeria @AhmedAttaf_Dz.… pic.twitter.com/OANifntkSz

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