Azerbaijan, Vatican discuss cooperation in multiple spheres

In the framework of his official visit to the Vatican, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States & International Organizations of the Holy See.

“The sides reviewed the developing Azerbaijan–Vatican relations, pleasingly noted the constructive dialogue, mutual respect & active cooperation in promoting interfaith understanding & global peace initiatives, Caliber.Az quotes the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry as saying on X.

The parties emphasised the importance of continued high-level exchanges in further strengthening political dialogue, expanding cultural and humanitarian ties. They also noted the necessity of advancing joint international projects.

“The sides discussed the successful preservation & restoration projects carried out at the Vatican with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, recognizing them as a significant contribution to safeguarding world religious & cultural heritage,” the ministry says.

Bayramov highlighted Azerbaijan’s longstanding commitment to protecting religious monuments and fostering multiculturalism, both domestically and globally.

“Progress on the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, implementation of the historic Washington Summit agreements & reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan were all in the spotlight as well,” the ministry concluded.

By Khagan Isayev