No:329/23, Press release on political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Uzbekistan
15 June 2023 16:09
On 14 June 2023, political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The delegations were headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalaf Khalafov from the Azerbaijani side, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bobur Usmanov from the Uzbek side.
At the meeting, it was noted that the personal contacts of the Presidents of both countries, based on brotherhood and friendship, play an exceptional role in the upward development of relations between
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan and in further strengthening the strategic partnership.
Then, the current state of relations between the two countries was reviewed, and existing opportunities for expanding cooperation in political, socio-economic, humanitarian and other areas of mutual interest were discussed. An exchange of views was conducted on the current development and future prospects of trade and economic relations. The importance of the activity of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in terms of developing economic relations was noted.
Deputy Minister Kh. Khalafov informed the other side about the new realities that emerged in the region after the 44-day Patriotic War and the restoration and construction works carried out in our territories liberated from Armenian occupation. He emphasized that the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan regarding the construction of a school building in the liberated territory of Fuzuli district is highly appreciated.
Deputy Minister Kh. Khalafov spoke about the efforts of our country towards ensuring the dignified return of our internally displaced persons to their native lands and lasting stability and security in the region.
Deputy Minister B. Usmanov stated that positive dynamics are observed in bilateral relations built on centuries-old sincere friendship and brotherhood, and emphasized that important successes have been achieved over the past year towards further advancing relations in various areas of cooperation. He emphasized that Uzbekistan has always supported the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, an exchange of views was also conducted on cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan within the framework of international organizations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The importance of continuing the mechanism of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries, as well as mutual visits and meetings, was emphasized.
