Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov discussed key issues on the Azerbaijan-EU cooperation agenda during a meeting with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Magdalena Grono in Baku.
During the meeting, information was presented on steps being taken to normalize relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia and strengthen mutual trust. Discussions held during the meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders in Bishkek in August this year were highlighted as important for advancing the regional peace agenda.
The sides also discussed prospects for developing the bilateral partnership, the current situation in the region and steps being taken to strengthen regional peace and stability, APA reports.
The importance of reciprocal visits and high-level contacts was emphasized for advancing the Azerbaijan-EU agenda and expanding cooperation in various fields.
The sides addressed further development of the institutional and legal framework of Azerbaijan-EU relations, completion of negotiations on the “Partnership Priorities” document, as well as prospects for the negotiation process on a new bilateral agreement.
The sides also exchanged views on ongoing work in the energy and communications sectors in the region, as well as other bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
On August 8, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, U.S. President Donald Trump and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a joint declaration on the results of their meeting during a trilateral meeting at the White House.
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov initialed the “Agreement on Establishment of Peace and Inter-State Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan” in the presence of the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and the U.S.
