Azerbaijan strengthens diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan at UN Assembly

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on September 27 during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

The Foreign Ministry reported that the meeting highlighted the positive development of bilateral relations, founded on mutual respect for each country's legitimate interests, as well as cooperation within international organizations like the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, per Caliber.Az.

Bayramov expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's ongoing support for Azerbaijan's position.

The discussion focused on enhancing collaboration in the areas of economy, trade, and investment, as well as exploring partnership opportunities for the upcoming COP29, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the governments of Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia to mutually exempt holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirements for short-term travel.

Additionally, Jeyhun Bayramov spoke with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin about the prospects for bilateral cooperation between Baku and Dushanbe on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Delighted to have an exchange with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of #Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin on the margins of #UNGA79.

We discussed prospects of our bilateral and multilateral cooperation based on brotherhood, friendship, common historical and cultural bonds. pic.twitter.com/1VrywtWvvJ

— Jeyhun Bayramov (@Bayramov_Jeyhun) September 28, 2024

Bayramov shared on his official page on social media that they discussed opportunities for strengthening their bilateral and multilateral ties, rooted in friendship, and brotherhood, and shared historical and cultural connections.