Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Norway were held in Baku on October 22.
The consultations were led by Fariz Rzayev, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, and Eivind Vad Petersson, State Secretary at Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The discussions focused on the current state of political relations between Azerbaijan and Norway and highlighted the importance of maintaining regular bilateral dialogue.
The sides discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in trade, economic affairs, humanitarian issues, science and education. They also exchanged views on prospects for cooperation in strategic energy and transport projects initiated and implemented with Azerbaijan’s participation.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of expanding the legal framework governing bilateral relations, strengthening coordination within international organizations, and providing mutual support for candidacies.
The parties exchanged views on developments in the region, efforts to normalize relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and large-scale restoration, reconstruction and demining activities in the liberated territories.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on other regional and international issues of mutual interest.