BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 4. The Azerbaijani
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov discussed Azerbaijan-European
Union (EU) cooperation with the newly appointed Ambassador of
Sweden, Louise Morsing.
This was reflected in a statement published by the Azerbaijani
MFA following the meeting between Bayramov and Morsing on September
4.
According to the Ministry, in the course of the meeting, the
ambassador Louise Morsing presented a copy of her credentials to
the minister. Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated the ambassador on her
appointment and wished success in her diplomatic activities. The
importance of the ambassador's activities in terms of developing
existing relations between Azerbaijan and Sweden was noted.
The meeting discussed the current state and development
prospects of Azerbaijani-Swedish bilateral relations, including the
prospects for political dialogue, economic and trade relations,
cooperation in the humanitarian and educational fields, as well as
regional issues.
During the meeting, it was emphasized that the regular holding
of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign
Affairs of the two countries contributes to the further development
of the bilateral agenda. In this regard, the importance of
continuing mutual visits and high-level contacts was noted.
The sides exchanged views on regional security issues. Bayramov
briefed the ambassador on Azerbaijan's efforts aimed at ensuring
lasting peace and stability in the region, the process of
normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well
as new cooperation opportunities in the region.
The meeting also discussed Azerbaijan-EU cooperation, regional
connections, energy security, and other international issues of
mutual interest.
Ambassador Morsing expressed her commitment to further
developing relations between Azerbaijan and Sweden.
