Saturday July 27, 2024
Baku, Azerbaijan (HOL) - Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met in Baku on Friday to strengthen bilateral relations between their two countries.
During the official visit, the two ministers held a one-on-one meeting followed by a wider session involving delegations from both nations. The discussions focused on establishing a joint mechanism to enhance cooperation and advance mutual interests, covering several regional and international issues of shared concern.
The meeting highlighted potential areas for collaboration, including agriculture, fisheries, the oil and gas industry, green energy, humanitarian efforts, and education. Both parties underscored the importance of maintaining reciprocal contacts and exchanging experiences in these fields.
At a joint press conference, Minister Bayramov noted that since establishing diplomatic ties 20 years ago, and particularly in recent years, increased contact between Azerbaijan and Somalia has been crucial in exploring cooperation opportunities.
He emphasized the significance of these mechanisms in expanding collaboration in line with the agreement on political consultations signed between the two countries.
Somali government underlined that the diplomatic engagement underscores a commitment to deepening ties and exploring new avenues for partnership, reflecting the evolving dynamics of international cooperation.