Azerbaijan and Norway held political consultations

The next round of political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Norway took place in Baku.

This was reported by the MFA of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Azerbaijani delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Fariz Rzayev, and the Norwegian delegation by State Secretary of the MFA of Norway Eivind Vad Petersson.

During the consultations, the current state of political ties between Azerbaijan and Norway was reviewed, and the importance of ensuring the continuity of bilateral dialogue was noted.

Opportunities for expanding cooperation in trade and economic, humanitarian spheres, as well as in the fields of science and education were discussed. Prospects for cooperation within the framework of strategic energy and transport projects implemented on the initiative and with the participation of Azerbaijan were also considered.

The importance of expanding the legal and contractual framework was emphasized. Attention was given to ties and interaction within the framework of international organizations, as well as issues of mutual support for candidacies.

The Norwegian side was informed about the current situation in the region, the process of normalization of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, as well as the large-scale restoration and reconstruction works on the liberated territories and their demining.

In addition, an exchange of views took place on other regional and international issues of mutual interest.