Bayramov and Borrell discussed prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union

Baku/15.05.23/Turan: During his visit to Brussels, on May 15, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with the High Representative of the European Union for External Relations and Security Policy, Vice President of the EU Commission Josep Borrell. This is stated in the message of the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union, including cooperation in the field of energy and transport corridors, the process of normalizing relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the current situation in the region.

The importance of advancing the peace agenda of the last meeting of the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Brussels, which took place after an almost 9-month break, was emphasized.

Bayramov stressed Azerbaijan's commitment to normalizing relations between the two countries based on the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The parties also noted the importance of the soonest completion of negotiations on a new agreement, which will become the legal basis for relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union.

At the meeting, an exchange of views took place on other issues of mutual interest.—06B--