Sofia:The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Bulgaria have conducted the sixth round of political consultations in Sofia. This event took place during a visit by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov to Bulgaria from November 5-6.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, while the Bulgarian side was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva. The consultations focused on the strategic partnership between the two nations, with discussions covering political, economic, and energy sector collaboration, including green energy corridors, transport, and logistics.
The discussions also addressed the diversification of trade turnover and promotion of mutual investments. Both sides emphasized the importance of ongoing mutual support and coordination within international organizations and explored opportunities to expand ties in humanitarian, cultural, scientific, and educational fields.
During his visit, Deputy FM Elnur Mammadov also met with Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Rusi Ivanov, Secretary for Foreign Policy to the President of Bulgaria, to discuss issues of mutual interest and potential expansion of bilateral relations.
Additionally, the Azerbaijani delegation engaged with the Bulgaria-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Friendship Group and other Bulgarian parliamentary members, highlighting the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation. Deputy Minister Mammadov also delivered a lecture at the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute and Sofia University.