No:270/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with Tariq Mahmood Ahmad, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and the United Nations of Great Britain
17 May 2023 15:29
On 17 May 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Tariq Mahmood Ahmad, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and the United Nations of Great Britain, within the framework of the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe.
At the meeting, topical issues on the existing bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda between Azerbaijan and Great Britain, including regional issues, were discussed.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, noting the existence of an effective cooperation agenda between the two countries in the political, economic, energy security, trade, investment, transport, education, culture and other fields, in this regard emphasized the necessity of using existing opportunities for further developing relations.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, stating that Great Britain is the country that has invested the most in the economy of Azerbaijan, referred with satisfaction to the experience of the two countries in implementing joint projects and stated that we are interested in continuing this successful cooperation. Referring to the strategic cooperation between our countries in the field of oil and gas industry, it was emphasized that there are broad opportunities for the development of alternative energy resources.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, providing the other side with detailed information about the current situation in the region in the post-conflict period, the large-scale restoration and construction works carried out in the liberated territories, combating the mine threat, the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the peace agenda, in this regard highly appreciated the support provided by Great Britain towards combating the mine threat.
Minister of State Tariq Mahmood Ahmad noted that, during the period since the establishment of diplomatic relations, a mutually beneficial strategic cooperation agenda has been formed between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom at both bilateral and multilateral levels. He noted the importance of expanding strategic dialogue between our countries. The importance attached to cooperation between our countries in the cultural and educational fields was emphasized. It was stated that Great Britain supports efforts towards establishing peace and security in the region, including the process of normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
At the meeting, an exchange of views was also conducted on other issues of mutual interest.
