Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with North Macedonian Foreign Minister Timko Mucunski on February 15, 2025, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, AzVision.az reports.

The meeting focused on the prospects for bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and North Macedonia. Both ministers expressed satisfaction with the current level of interaction between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of high-level visits, ongoing political dialogue, and strengthened contacts between relevant institutions to further expand the partnership.

The ministers also explored opportunities to enhance economic and trade relations, with particular attention to cooperation in energy, tourism, and other sectors.

Bayramov provided Mucunski with an update on the post-conflict situation in the region and the progress in normalizing relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on other issues of mutual interest.

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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi on February 15, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The meeting focused on Azerbaijan-Moldova bilateral and multilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on collaboration in energy security. The sides also discussed current regional and international developments.

Both ministers highlighted the role of high-level contacts in strengthening friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Moldova, which are based on mutual respect and support. They also underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation within multilateral platforms.

Additionally, the parties exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest.

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Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Guineans Abroad, Morissanda Kouyaté, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The two ministers discussed opportunities for collaboration in the economy, trade, education, and humanitarian sectors.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that reciprocal visits and engagements have facilitated discussions on potential bilateral and multilateral cooperation. He hailed the significant role of educational collaboration, including scholarship and exchange programs, in fostering contacts between young people from both nations.

Both parties underscored the importance of continued cooperation within regional and international organizations, particularly the UN, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement. They also exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest.

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Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov met with Lithuanian counterpart Kęstutis Budrys on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The ministers discussed key issues on the Azerbaijan-Lithuania cooperation agenda, as well as regional and international security matters.

Minister Bayramov briefed his counterpart on the post-conflict situation and regional realities. The FMs also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.

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On the margins of the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister, Georg Georgiev.

The meeting focused on economic, trade, and energy security aspects of the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, as well as regional and international security issues. The importance of the active political dialogue between the two countries was emphasized, alongside the mechanisms of strategic dialogue and political consultations in strengthening bilateral ties. They reviewed the work of the Joint Commission on Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria.

The cooperation in energy security was highlighted as one of the key pillars of the Azerbaijan-Bulgaria strategic partnership, with a focus on continuing collaboration in the green energy sector. The parties discussed the projects aimed at enhancing energy supply cooperation and the newly established interconnector routes as practical outcomes of this partnership. The meeting also included discussions on other issues of mutual interest.

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On February 15, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The ministers discussed bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Iraq, as well as regional issues.

Minister Bayramov highlighted the significant contribution of high-level mutual visits and intensive political dialogue in advancing cooperation across political, economic, trade, energy, education, culture, and other sectors. The two sides also discussed the current situation in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of establishing peace and stability in the region.

They acknowledged that the historic friendship and solidarity between Azerbaijan and Iraq are reflected in their cooperation on international platforms. Fondly recalling his visit to Azerbaijan and the discussions on the development of bilateral ties, Minister Fuad Hussein expressed Iraq’s interest in further expanding relations with Azerbaijan, pointing out the ample opportunities to enhance bilateral collaboration.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on other matters of mutual interest.

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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Romania’s Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu on February 15, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The meeting focused on key issues arising from the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Romania, as well as regional and international topics on the agenda.

Minister Bayramov congratulated Emil Hurezeanu on his appointment as Romania’s Foreign Minister and wished him success in his new role.

The ministers highlighted the importance of high-level mutual visits and political dialogue in advancing bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership. They discussed preparations for further strengthening ties and explored opportunities to expand cooperation in areas such as economy, energy, trade, humanitarian affairs, education, agriculture, and tourism. The significance of collaboration in green energy was emphasized, and potential cooperation in transport and logistics, particularly within the framework of the “Middle Corridor,” was also noted.

The meeting also addressed the post-conflict situation in the region and discussed the prospects for the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process.

The sides also discussed other matters of mutual interest.

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On February 15, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

During the meeting, the ministers discussed key issues on the bilateral cooperation agenda, as well as regional and international security matters. They emphasized the importance of high-level mutual visits in further developing relations between the two countries.

The sides also reviewed preparations for the upcoming meeting of the intergovernmental commission and exchanged views on other issues of mutual concern.

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