On the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Organization of
Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul,
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Abdisalam
Abdi Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Azernews reports, according to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, the ministers discussed prospects
for enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the
two countries, as well as current regional developments and steps
to deepen collaboration.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the growing political
ties between Azerbaijan and Somalia. They stressed the importance
of strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic
relations, and deepening cooperation in key areas such as
agriculture, green energy, humanitarian assistance, and
education.
Minister Bayramov praised Somalia’s active engagement within
international platforms such as the OIC, the Non-Aligned Movement,
and the United Nations. He underscored the value of mutual support
in promoting unity within the Islamic world.
The importance of Somalia’s participation in Azerbaijan’s
humanitarian and development projects, including educational
scholarships, was also highlighted. Additionally, Somalia’s
interest in benefiting from Azerbaijan’s ASAN service model was
welcomed and positively noted.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on other issues
of mutual interest.