Azerbaijan, Türkiye enhance coordination on justice, migration issues PHOTO

Azerbaijan and Türkiye have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of justice, labor, and social protection during a new round of consular consultations held in Ankara.

According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Azerbaijani delegation was led by Emil Safarov, Head of the Consular Department, while the Turkish side was headed by Gülsun Erkul, Director General of Consular Services and Citizens Abroad, Caliber.Az reports.

The consultations focused on the current state of cooperation in consular affairs, including the further development of the legal and contractual framework between the two countries, the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms, and the provision of consular assistance.

The parties also discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in justice, labor, and social protection, reflecting the broadening scope of Azerbaijani-Turkish relations.

In addition, the sides exchanged views on recent developments in the consular sphere, migration management, and visa policy. Azerbaijani representatives briefed their Turkish counterparts on the visa and migration regulations implemented during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), hosted by Baku in 2024.

Following the consultations, the Azerbaijani delegation visited the Migration Department under Türkiye’s Ministry of Interior, where they met with Fatih Ayna, Head of the Department for Foreigners. During the meeting, Azerbaijani officials expressed appreciation for Türkiye’s support for Azerbaijani citizens residing in the country and discussed prospects for further cooperation.

The Azerbaijani delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, and the Prosecutor General’s Office.

By Vafa Guliyeva