The meeting began with a one-on-one discussion between the ministers before expanding to include delegations from both sides. Their discussions covered the strategic partnership between the two countries, prospects for bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and regional and global developments.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the strong partnership between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, emphasizing that high-level contacts and visits continue to strengthen cooperation. It was noted that the two visits by Azerbaijan’s president to Kazakhstan and the three visits by Kazakhstan’s president to Azerbaijan last year reflect the depth of their relationship.

The ministers discussed collaboration across various sectors, including politics, trade, transport, communications, and humanitarian initiatives. Bayramov stressed that strengthening ties with brotherly nations, particularly those in Central Asia like Kazakhstan, remains a key priority in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy.

They also highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation within international organizations, including the UN, the Organization of Turkic States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). The sides exchanged views on new areas of potential collaboration.

In particular, they noted the value of their partnership within the Organization of Turkic States, including efforts to advance joint initiatives, hold high-level meetings, and enhance the organization's international influence.

Regarding multilateral forums, Azerbaijan praised Kazakhstan’s high-level participation at COP29, which Azerbaijan successfully hosted in November, and its active support for Azerbaijani initiatives.

In transport and communications, both sides underscored the importance of expanding cooperation on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, a key part of the Middle Corridor. They also discussed the planned construction of a fiber-optic cable under the Caspian Sea between Baku and Aktau, a crucial component of the Digital Silk Road, which is expected to further boost bilateral collaboration.

Bayramov also briefed his Kazakh counterpart on the post-conflict situation in the region, ongoing reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories, demining operations, and the status of the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process.

Azerbaijan expressed gratitude for Kazakhstan’s support, particularly its initiative to build the Kurmangazy Children’s Creativity Center in the liberated city of Fuzuli.

Kazakhstan’s consistent backing of the peace process was highly appreciated. However, Bayramov noted that despite progress in negotiations on a peace agreement, Armenia’s territorial claims in its Constitution and certain legislative acts, as well as its position on maintaining the OSCE Minsk Group, remain major obstacles.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest.

Following the discussions, the ministers signed an action plan for cooperation between their foreign ministries for 2025–2026.

Later, they delivered statements at a joint press conference summarizing the meeting’s outcomes.

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