Jeyhun Bayramov and Mircea Joana
Baku/15.11.21/Turan: As part of a working visit to Brussels, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Joana.
During the meeting, the parties exchanges views on topical issues of partnership between NATO and Azerbaijan, prospects for further development, as well as on regional problems. The Azerbaijani Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction with the results achieved in a number of areas of the Azerbaijan-NATO partnership.
He also touched upon the issue of Azerbaijan's contribution to NATO operations to support international peace and security.
The minister told the NATO representative that Baku is ready to normalize relations with Armenia on the basis of the principles of international law after the factor of the occupation of Azerbaijani territories has been eliminated.
NATO praised Azerbaijan's defense reforms and the country's contribution to NATO missions. NATO Deputy Secretary General thanked Azerbaijan for partnership with the Alliance, especially for participation in the operation in Afghanistan.
The parties expressed their readiness to continue political dialogue and practical cooperation in accordance with the goals and principles of the Partnership for Peace. — 1606D-
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