Baku:Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys is expected to visit Azerbaijan shortly, as reported by APA. The announcement was made during a meeting between Elchin Amirbayov, Azerbaijan's Presidential Representative for Special Assignments, and the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, which took place as part of Amirbayov's working visit to Lithuania.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Amirbayov emphasized the significance of Budrys's upcoming visit, which includes discussions within the framework of the Intergovernmental Economic Commission aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. The importance of converting the positive political dialogue into tangible economic projects and mutually beneficial outcomes was highlighted.

During his visit to Lithuania, Amirbayov also met with several high-ranking Lithuanian officials, including the Chief Foreign Policy Adviser to the President, Asta Skaisgiryte, and the First Deputy Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas, Domas Griškevicius. The meetings focused on the state and future prospects of Azerbaijan-Lithuania relations, with both sides stressing the need to maintain high-level political dialogue.

Discussions also covered opportunities to expand trade, investment, and cooperation in various sectors such as energy, agriculture, transport, and technology. Furthermore, the dialogue included the development of Azerbaijan-European Union relations, particularly during Lithuania's presidency of the EU Council in 2027, with topics such as energy security and strategic connectivity being key points of interest.

Amirbayov underscored Azerbaijan's strategic role in Europe's energy security and emphasized the potential impact of initiatives like the TRIPP project in strengthening regional connectivity. Additionally, the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia was discussed, highlighting the progress in trade and transit relations and the ongoing peace process, despite some challenges in finalizing a peace agreement.

The Lithuanian side expressed support for the peace process and long-term stability in the South Caucasus. The Lithuanian Foreign Minister shared a positive outlook on social media, noting the productive nature of the talks and the steady progress in mutual areas of interest between Lithuania and Azerbaijan.