Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as part of his official visit to Iraq.

Axar.az was informed about this by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

It was noted that various aspects of Azerbaijani-Iraqi cooperation, the current situation in the Middle East, as well as other regional and international security issues of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.

It was noted with satisfaction that despite the fact that the foundation of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Iraq was laid after the restoration of our independence, the history of relations between our peoples is much older. In order to maintain this dynamic, the importance of increasing mutual visits and contacts at all levels, including the state, parliament, government, and foreign ministries, was emphasized.

The meeting discussed political, economic, trade, energy, and humanitarian aspects of cooperation, and it was noted that there are good opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation and that both sides are interested in this direction.

The parties also discussed the current situation in the Middle East, especially around the Gaza Strip, and expressed hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Azerbaijan's support for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of the "two-state" principle in accordance with international law, including relevant UN Security Council resolutions, was reiterated.

Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) was discussed, and the importance of the achievements achieved within the framework of the session held in our country was noted.

The Minister also informed the counterpart about the current situation and realities in the region in the post-conflict period, large-scale reconstruction and construction work carried out in the liberated territories, mine clearance activities, as well as the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process. The bilateral negotiations on the text of the peace treaty initiated by our country have been concluded, but the importance of ending the territorial claims against our country in the Constitution of Armenia and several legislative acts for the signing of this treaty, which will ensure lasting peace in the region, was noted.

Other issues of mutual interest were also discussed during the meeting.