Baku: Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov recently held a meeting with Maria Papaconstantinou, the newly appointed Ambassador of Greece to Azerbaijan. The ambassador's visit marked her official introduction to the Azerbaijani government, during which she presented a copy of her credentials to Minister Bayramov. The foreign minister extended his congratulations to Ambassador Papaconstantinou on her new role and expressed his best wishes for her diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions centered on the current state of both bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and Greece. The dialogue also encompassed regional and global issues of mutual interest. Both parties recognized the significance of ongoing contacts and discussions between the heads of state and government, which serve not only as the foundation for their bilateral relationship but also as a catalyst for more extensive cooperation.
The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining a robust bilateral political dialogue, including regular political and consular consultations between the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Greece. The participants identified several areas with potential for collaboration, such as the economy, trade, investment, energy-both traditional and renewable-transport and transit, shipping, agriculture, tourism, and culture. The significance of the Joint Commission on Economic, Industrial, and Technological Cooperation between the two nations was also highlighted as a key component of their cooperative efforts.
Minister Bayramov offered insights into the post-conflict realities and ongoing normalization efforts with Armenia, emphasizing the role of mutual trust and respect in cooperation within international and regional organizations. Ambassador Papaconstantinou expressed her gratitude for the warm reception and committed to enhancing Azerbaijani-Greek relations during her tenure.
The meeting concluded with discussions on additional issues of mutual interest, signaling a continued commitment to strengthening the relationship between Azerbaijan and Greece.