082/21, Information of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Baku Zoltán Hernyes

On March 5, 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov received the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Baku Zoltán Hernyes.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted the successful development of cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Council of Europe. In this regard, it was noted that the dialogue between Azerbaijan and the organization continues and a number of projects are being implemented. The implementation of the Council of Europe's action plan for Azerbaijan in 2018-2021 was assessed as an important tool in terms of expanding cooperation.

During the meeting, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed the other side about the current situation in the region, the measures taken in the region during the post-war period, and opportunities for cooperation.

Zoltán Hernyes expressed the Council's readiness and willingness to develop relations with Azerbaijan. Z.Hernyes noted that the organization intends to assist Azerbaijan in various fields at this stage.

The sides also exchanged views on the development of a new action plan for cooperation for 2022-2025, the implementation of new projects, as well as the conduct of reciprocal visits.