No:312/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov with Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Boris Kollár
07 June 2023 16:30
On 7 June, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Boris Kollár within the framework of his working visit to the Slovak Republic.
At the meeting, satisfaction was expressed with the current level of relations between Azerbaijan and Slovakia developing in the spirit of friendship and cooperation. The importance of uniting efforts to further develop relations between the two countries and raise them to a qualitatively new level - the level of strategic partnership - was emphasized. It was noted that the plans to establish the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Slovakia are a remarkable event from the point of view of further deepening bilateral relations.
At the meeting, the importance of developing interparliamentary relations, mutual visits and meetings of delegations, including cooperation within the framework of international parliamentary organizations, was mentioned. The importance of continuing cooperation between the two countries in multilateral formats was also emphasized.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed the other side about the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the steps taken by Azerbaijan towards advancing the peace agenda, and Armenia’s military-political provocations undermining the peace process. He spoke about the intensive steps taken by Azerbaijan towards the rehabilitation and reconstruction of conflict-affected territories, as well as the reintegration of the population.
The intention of Slovak companies and investors to participate in joint investment, restoration and construction projects in the Garabagh and Eastern Zangezur Economic Regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan was highly appreciated.
At the meeting, it was emphasized that the mass contamination of the liberated territories with mines and explosive substances is the main obstacle to restoration and reconstruction works, as well as to ensuring the safe return of internally displaced persons to their homes, and cooperation with the Slovak side in combating the mine problem was noted with satisfaction.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, touching upon relations in the field of energy, emphasized that there is great potential for expanding cooperation in this field. It was stated that we are interested in cooperation in the exchange of Slovakia’s experience in the field of renewable sources and energy efficiency, as well as the application of energy storage technologies.
Speaker Boris Kollár stated that he is ready to provide comprehensive support for the further development of Azerbaijan-Slovakia relations. The Speaker recalled his visit to Azerbaijan with satisfaction and stated that he witnessed the existence of broad potential for extensive cooperation.
The sides also conducted an exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest.
