Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov discussed the strategic partnership between the two countries during a meeting in Sofia, the Bulgarian Foreign…
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov discussed the strategic partnership between the two countries during a meeting in Sofia, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said. Mammadov is visiting Bulgaria to take part in bilateral political consultations. The talks also focused on opportunities to deepen cooperation in the economy and energy sectors and improve connectivity. The Bulgarian delegation at the consultations was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva.
Both sides noted the positive momentum in bilateral political dialogue and discussed prospects for cooperation in the economy, energy, high technology, transport and logistics, tourism, culture and education. Particular emphasis was placed on energy and transport connectivity, including corridors for the transmission of green energy, as well as the strategic importance of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, also known as the Middle Corridor, for the security and resilience of supply chains.
Tasheva highlighted the High-Level Connectivity Meeting scheduled to take place in Bulgaria in spring 2027 as an opportunity to promote regional cooperation and develop sustainable transport and energy links between Europe and Asia. The consultations also covered current regional and international issues, including the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, as well as their implications for regional and international security.
During his visit, Mammadov also held meetings at the National Assembly and the Council of Ministers and delivered a public lecture at the Foreign Ministry. The lecture was organized by the Diplomatic Institute under the Foreign Minister and the Student Diplomatic Club at Sofia University.
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