Azerbaijan, Slovakia expand collaboration in defence, culture, and business photo

During the official visit of President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Slovak Republic on December 9, several bilateral documents were signed between the two countries, strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors.

According to local media, the agreements signed are as follows:

• Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Consular Affairs between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic;

• Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Animal Health and Food Safety between the Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State Veterinary and Food Administration of the Slovak Republic;

• Protocol of Intent on Cooperation between the Ministry of Defense Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Defense of the Slovak Republic;

• Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic;

• Memorandum of Understanding between the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Slovak Republic.

These agreements are aimed at expanding collaboration in consular services, defence, culture, food safety, and business development, reflecting the growing partnership between Azerbaijan and Slovakia.

By Tamilla Hasanova