Orkhan Zeynalov: Baku and London working on Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom will sign a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in the near future, Azerbaijan's Deputy Energy Minister Orkhan Zeynalov said at an event marking the birthday of King Charles III, according to Report.

"The signing of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom in the near future will give new impetus to the further expansion of bilateral cooperation," Zeynalov said.

He stressed that Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom have maintained friendly relations for many years, based on mutual trust and shared strategic interests.

"National Leader Heydar Aliyev attached special importance to the development of comprehensive cooperation between the newly independent Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom and was firmly convinced of the future of this partnership. President Ilham Aliyev also pays particular attention to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation with the United Kingdom, which is an important trading partner of our country," he said.

The deputy minister added that the Azerbaijan-UK Joint Intergovernmental Commission serves as an important platform for promoting and implementing joint initiatives across various fields.

"We remain committed to the further development of fruitful cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom in all areas of mutual interest," Zeynalov added.