The next round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Norway was held in Baku on October 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told APA.
The Azerbaijani delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev, while the Norwegian delegation was led by State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eivind Vad Petersson.
During the consultations, the current state of political relations between Azerbaijan and Norway was reviewed, and the importance of ensuring the continuity of bilateral dialogue was emphasized.
The consultations also addressed opportunities for expanding cooperation in trade, economy, humanitarian affairs, science, and education. At the same time, prospects for cooperation within the framework of strategic energy and transport projects implemented at Azerbaijan's initiative and with its participation were discussed.
The importance of expanding the legal and contractual framework was also emphasized. Attention was paid to relations and cooperation within international organizations, as well as issues of mutual support for candidacies.
The parties were informed about the current situation in the region, efforts toward the normalization of Azerbaijan-Armenia relations, as well as large-scale restoration, reconstruction, and demining activities being carried out in the liberated territories.
In addition, the sides exchanged views on other regional and international issues of mutual interest.