Jeyhun Bayramov meets outgoing UK ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received UK Ambassador Fergus Auld on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.

Report informs, citing Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry, that Bayramov expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between the two countries and thanked the ambassador for his efforts in this direction.

During the meeting, the sides broadly discussed the current state of cooperation and prospects for further development in various areas of the existing partnership between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom. Political dialogue, the economy, energy security, green energy, trade, investment, education, humanitarian issues and regional security were among the main topics discussed.

The sides said the existing dialogue, mutual visits and contacts between the two countries, including political consultations, have made an important contribution to the development of relations.

They also exchanged views on the regional situation, the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, restoration and reconstruction work carried out in the region in the post-conflict period, as well as other bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

Auld expressed gratitude for the support provided during his tenure in Azerbaijan. Bayramov wished the ambassador success in his future activities.