No:257/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov with newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of India to our country Sridharan Madhusudhanan
11 May 2023 18:05
On 11 May 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of India to our country Sridharan Madhusudhanan.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received a copy of the credentials of Ambassador Sridharan Madhusudhanan and wished him success in his future activities.
During the meeting, an exchange of views was conducted on the current state of bilateral and multilateral relations between Azerbaijan and India, including the processes taking place in the region.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, speaking about the existing cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic, trade, cultural, humanitarian, tourism and other fields, emphasized the importance of using the existing potential for the development of relations. In this regard, it was noted that the political consultations held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries and mutual visits are useful. Along with bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and India, he noted the importance of commitment to the experience of multilateral cooperation within the framework of international organizations, especially the United Nations (UN) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, providing the other side with detailed information about the current situation in the region in the post-conflict period, the restoration and construction works carried out in the liberated territories, the efforts made towards the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia and advancing the peace agenda, emphasized that despite the existing challenges and difficulties, Azerbaijan believes that there is no alternative to peace in the region, as well as is determined to continue efforts in the field of peace-building. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, speaking about the importance of the support of the international community for the normalization process, also emphasized the importance of eliminating Armenia’s mine threats in the region.
Ambassador Sridharan Madhusudhanan thanked Minister Jeyhun Bayramov for the reception and stated that he would spare no efforts towards the development of relations between the two countries during his tenure. Noting the importance of continuing cooperation between Azerbaijan and India based on the principles of friendship, mutual respect and solidarity, he noted that increasing mutual contacts in this regard is important.
At the meeting, other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.
