No:482/21, Information of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal Augusto Santos Silva
On December 2, 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic Augusto Santos Silva within the framework of his participation in the 28th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Stockholm.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the existing bilateral relations between the two countries, noting the potential for the development of relations, especially in the economic sphere. They also stressed cooperation within international organizations, especially within the European Union and the United Nations.
Noting the cooperation in the field of energy, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stressed the role of Azerbaijan in ensuring Europe's energy security. He touched upon the prospects of cooperation with the European Union in the field of alternative energy. In this regard, the Minister said that the liberated areas have been declared a green energy zone.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov briefed the opposite side on the current situation in the region, the implementation of trilateral statements, and the opening of communication lines.
At the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
