On May 20, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received a delegation led by Olaf Skoog, Political Director of the European External Action Service of the European Union and Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs.

Axar.az reports, according to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, the meeting discussed the current state and prospects of Azerbaijan–European Union relations, regional security issues, the post-conflict situation, the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as other regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The parties emphasized the importance of developing political dialogue and cooperation in various fields between Azerbaijan and the European Union. In this context, the existing potential for further expanding partnerships in energy security, transport connectivity, green energy, and other areas was highlighted.

Azerbaijan’s role in the European Union’s energy security and its contributions in this framework were highly appreciated, while projects related to renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and electricity exports were reviewed.

The importance of steps taken to expand infrastructure capacities along existing routes and create new routes in order to increase and diversify the transport and communication potential of the region was noted.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on negotiations regarding a new bilateral agreement and the Partnership Priorities document between Azerbaijan and the European Union.

The parties discussed efforts aimed at ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the region and reviewed issues related to advancing the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Information was provided to the other side regarding reconstruction and rebuilding efforts, as well as the mine threat. Olaf Skoog, in turn, shared his impressions from visiting the liberated territories.

The meeting also addressed other bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.