Azerbaijan, Malaysia chart new path for cooperation across key sectors

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin to discuss deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation across a range of key sectors, including trade, energy security, education, and tourism.

The high-level talks, held in Baku, underscored the mutual commitment of both nations to advancing collaboration in both economic and diplomatic domains, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

Particular attention was paid to renewable energy and alternative energy development, reflecting the shared priority of sustainable development.

The sides highlighted the importance of continued political consultations and high-level exchanges, noting that regular dialogue would further strengthen the foundation of bilateral relations. They also welcomed the growing potential for cooperation within regional and international organisations, including the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), ASEAN, and the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Special emphasis was placed on Azerbaijan’s growing ties with ASEAN and the opportunities for enhanced engagement with Southeast Asian nations. In this context, the sides reaffirmed their readiness to expand diplomatic and economic ties in line with regional dynamics and shared global interests.

During the meeting, it was also pointed out that Azerbaijan will host the OIC summit in Baku in 2026 as part of its chairmanship. Both delegations discussed avenues for collaboration in preparation for the summit and how Malaysia could play a supportive role in the process.

Later the same day, official political consultations between the two countries' foreign ministries were held, co-chaired by Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov and Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin. The consultations further explored mechanisms to institutionalize bilateral cooperation and outlined a roadmap for future engagement in diplomatic, educational, and economic initiatives. 

By Vafa Guliyeva