BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9. The next round of
political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of
Azerbaijan and Lithuania took place in Vilnius, Trend reports, citing the
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
The Azerbaijani delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister
Fariz Rzayev, and the Lithuanian delegation was headed by Deputy
Foreign Minister Audra Plepyte.
During the consultations, the current state of political
relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania was widely discussed,
and the importance of continuing mutual visits at various levels
was emphasized. The consultations explored opportunities for
expanding cooperation in trade, economic, humanitarian, scientific,
and educational spheres. At the same time, the prospects for
cooperation within the framework of strategic energy and transport
projects implemented on the initiative and with the participation
of Azerbaijan were assessed.
An exchange of views took place on existing plans to expand the
legal framework. Issues of mutual support for candidates within
international organizations were also addressed. The parties
discussed the current situation in the region, the process of
normalizing Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, and the large-scale
restoration, reconstruction, and mine clearance work being carried
out in the liberated territories. In addition, other regional and
international issues of mutual interest were also discussed.
During the visit, F. Rzayev also held working meetings with
other officials and took part in round tables at the research
center.