Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry and Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium were held political consultations on 4 April 2022, the Foreign Ministry to APA.
The delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov from Azerbaijan and Director General for Bilateral Affairs Jeroen Koreman from Belgium
During the political consultations, the current state of relations between Azerbaijan and Belgium was discussed, it was noted that there is a great potential for cooperation in all areas, and mutual interest was expressed in its development.
Director-General J. Koreman stressed that political relations between Azerbaijan and Belgium are at a good level, there are relations at the level of governments and parliaments, and he is determined to continue a fruitful dialogue.
During the consultations, it was noted that this year will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Belgium.
Deputy Minister Khalafov briefed the opposition on the new political situation in the region after the 44-day war, the demining of the territories liberated from the Armenian occupation, and the restoration and reconstruction work carried out there. Information was provided on the work done by Azerbaijan to ensure stability and security in the region after the war.
The sides then exchanged views on regional and international security issues.
The Foreign Ministries of the two countries agreed to continue political consultations.