Press Release on Political Consultations Between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
On January 22, 2025, the next round of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was held in Baku.
The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Fariz Rzayev, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, while the Luxembourg delegation was headed by Véronique Dokkendorf, the Head of the Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg.
During the consultations, the political relations between Azerbaijan and Luxembourg were discussed, with an emphasis on the importance of maintaining continuous political dialogue through mutual visits and meetings within the framework of international events. Further discussions were held on the current status and development prospects of cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, transport, humanitarian affairs, and within international organizations.
The importance of developing the relevant legal framework to expand cooperation in various fields was highlighted.
Deputy Minister Fariz Rzayev shared information on Azerbaijan's climate diplomacy efforts, Azerbaijan’s presidency of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), and the achievements attained during the session.
The meeting also included a detailed discussion on the post-conflict situation in the region, the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the steps taken by Azerbaijan to establish lasting peace in the region, the landmine problem in the liberated territories, and the large-scale reconstruction and restoration efforts being carried out there.
Furthermore, the parties exchanged views on regional and international issues, as well as other topics of mutual interest.