Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys is expected to visit Azerbaijan in the near future, APA reports.
This was announced during a meeting between Azerbaijan's Presidential Representative for Special Assignments Elchin Amirbayov and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys as part of Amirbayov's working visit to Lithuania.
Elchin Amirbayov highlighted the importance of Kęstutis Budrys's upcoming visit, including discussions to be held within the framework of the Intergovernmental Economic Commission, in enriching the practical content of bilateral cooperation. In this context, the importance of translating the positive momentum observed in political dialogue into concrete economic projects and mutually beneficial outcomes was emphasized.
It should be noted that during his visit to Lithuania, Elchin Amirbayov held meetings with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, Chief Foreign Policy Adviser to the President Asta Skaisgirytė, International Relations Adviser to the Prime Minister Violeta Podagelytė, Government Chancellor Tomas Daukantas, First Deputy Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Domas Griškevičius, and former Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius, who currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Lithuania-Azerbaijan Friendship Group in the Lithuanian Parliament.
During the meetings, the current state and prospects for the development of traditionally friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania were discussed, and the importance of maintaining high-level political dialogue between the two countries was emphasized.
The discussions included an exchange of views on opportunities to expand trade and investment ties, intensify contacts between business communities, and develop cooperation in energy, green energy, agriculture and the food industry, transport and logistics, defence and security, as well as information technology, education and tourism.
One of the main topics of the talks was the prospects for developing Azerbaijan-European Union relations, particularly opportunities to further advance cooperation during Lithuania's presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2027.
In this context, issues related to strengthening political dialogue, energy security, strategic connectivity, the Middle Corridor and the Zangezur Corridor, security cooperation, and facilitating people-to-people contacts were discussed.
Elchin Amirbayov highlighted Azerbaijan's strategic role in ensuring Europe's energy security and developing transport and communication links between Europe and Central Asia.
In this regard, it was emphasized that the implementation of the TRIPP initiative, including the restoration of Nakhchivan's railway infrastructure, would make a significant contribution to strengthening regional connectivity, expanding economic cooperation and consolidating lasting peace.
During the meetings, detailed information was provided on the current state of the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, particularly the positive momentum observed following the historic agreements reached in Washington on August 8, 2025.
The establishment of trade and transit relations between the two countries, continued work on border delimitation, and confidence-building measures were noted as significant progress achieved in the peace process.
At the same time, Elchin Amirbayov provided the Lithuanian side with detailed information about the factors hindering the final signing of the peace agreement and the establishment of sustainable peace, as well as Azerbaijan's expectations in this regard.
The Lithuanian side expressed support for the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and stated its interest in ensuring long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
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Elchin Amirbayov, Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Special Assignments, has met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, APA reports.
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister shared a post on his social media account regarding the outcome of the meeting.
He emphasized that the talks were productive, stating that Lithuania and Azerbaijan are making steady progress in areas of mutual interest, including energy, trade and people-to-people ties, as well as towards ensuring peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus.
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