Baku:Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir on October 16 during the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the meeting highlighted the successful outcomes of the 7th CICA Summit and explored prospects for developing bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Bangladesh. The discussion included cooperation within international and regional organizations.

Both sides emphasized the importance of political dialogue and mutual visits, considering opportunities to expand relations in various areas. They noted the significance of an agreement on visa exemptions for diplomatic and service passport holders. Discussions also covered cooperation in energy, education, humanitarian fields, and strengthening people-to-people ties.

The meeting underscored the importance of cooperation and mutual support within the United Nations. The ministers recalled a meeting with the President of the UN General Assembly, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, with satisfaction and emphasized the need for continued joint efforts on multilateral platforms.

Azerbaijan's upcoming hosting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Summit in 2027 was also a topic of discussion, with both ministers considering opportunities for cooperation within this framework.

Minister Bayramov highlighted the significance of cooperation within the Non-Aligned Movement, emphasizing the activities of its Parliamentary Network and Youth Organization, and the importance of developing interparliamentary and youth ties. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on other regional and international issues of mutual interest.