Baku: On June 10, the first consular consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria were held in Baku. The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Emil Safarov, Head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, while the Austrian delegation was headed by Ren© Amri, Deputy Director General for Consular Affairs.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions focused on the current state and future prospects of consular cooperation between Azerbaijan and Austria. Both parties explored the possibility of signing new bilateral documents to enhance their collaboration in consular services. Additionally, they deliberated on the potential for digitizing consular services to improve efficiency and accessibility.

The consultations provided an opportunity for both countries to share information on the latest developments in the consular field. There was an exchange of views on proposals to strengthen cooperation in areas such as legal assistance, education, migration, and labor. These discussions are expected to pave the way for more robust bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Austria in the future.