Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai led the Nepali delegation, while Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elnur Mammadov headed the Azerbaijani side. The two sides reviewed the current state of Nepal-Azerbaijan relations and expressed a shared commitment to deepen their partnership in the coming years.
During the consultation, officials discussed several key areas where Nepal and Azerbaijan can work closely together. According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions covered bilateral trade and investment, tourism and cultural exchange, education partnerships, climate change initiatives and clean energy development.
Both sides agreed on the need to create more opportunities for businesses and educational institutions to collaborate. They also emphasized the importance of working together in regional and international forums.
The meeting highlighted the potential for increased cooperation in clean energy, an area where both countries are seeking to make major advancements.
One major outcome of the meeting was the decision to set up a bilateral consultation mechanism. This new platform will allow the foreign ministries of both countries to hold regular dialogues.
Officials hope that having a permanent channel for discussions will make it easier to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties.
The idea of a structured consultation framework was welcomed by both sides, as it ensures continuity in the relationship and helps in addressing emerging challenges.
During his visit to Nepal, Deputy Minister Elnur Mammadov is scheduled to meet with several top Nepali leaders. His meetings will include calls on President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
In addition to these meetings, Mammadov will join a roundtable discussion organized by the Investment Board Nepal. The event will focus on exploring investment opportunities between the two countries.
Mammadov will also deliver a lecture on Azerbaijan’s foreign policy at a special event attended by diplomats, students, and members of the business community.
Mammadov and his delegation are scheduled to leave Kathmandu on Saturday after completing their official program.
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