New york city: Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani met in New York City, United States, to discuss regional and international security matters. The meeting was part of Bayramov's working visit to the city.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the ministers explored the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Bahrain. Their discussions covered political dialogue, economic and trade ties, and other matters of mutual concern. Both sides emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation across several key areas, including coordinated action within international organizations and multilateral platforms such as the UN, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
The ministers expressed their appreciation for the recent opening of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Bahrain, viewing it as a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations. They also exchanged views on pressing regional and international security issues, focusing particularly on the Middle East situation. The ministers underscored the critical importance of ensuring regional stability and security and highlighted the need to promote diplomatic efforts and dialogue to prevent further escalation.
The meeting concluded with a review of other regional and international issues of mutual interest, reflecting the commitment of both countries to enhancing cooperation and addressing shared challenges.