Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, received a delegation led by Henri Okello Oryem, the Minister of State for International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda.
“Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released information about this.
During the meeting, the current state and development prospects of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Uganda were extensively discussed. Satisfaction was expressed with the rapid development of ties over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the development of relations with Uganda and African countries in general, drawing attention to the importance of effectively utilizing the existing potential for expanding cooperation with Uganda. In this context, cooperation opportunities in the fields of economy, trade, agriculture, energy, tourism, and education were reviewed. The opening of Public Service Centers operating on the basis of the “ASAN service” model in Uganda was commended.
The parties noted the importance of promoting investment opportunities, expanding ties between business circles, and implementing joint projects.
During the meeting, special attention was paid to cooperation issues within international organizations. In this context, the usefulness of mutual activity within the Non-Aligned Movement, including cooperation within the Movement’s chairmanship institution and the “troika” mechanism, was highlighted, and the importance of continuing mutual support on multilateral platforms was emphasized.
It was noted with satisfaction that Ugandan students benefit from educational opportunities in Azerbaijani higher education institutions within the framework of international scholarship programs, including the program intended for member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement.
An exchange of views was held on regional and international security issues, as well as global challenges.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed the other side about the current situation in the region during the former conflict and post-conflict period, restoration and reconstruction work, as well as steps taken towards advancing the peace agenda.
During the meeting, the parties reviewed other bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
On the same day, political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Uganda. The political consultations were led by Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev from the Azerbaijani side, and by Henri Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from the Ugandan side.
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