Azerbaijani, Hungarian FMs discuss strategic dialogue between Baku, Budapest UPDATED

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó have made a joint press statement following the third session of the Azerbaijan–Hungary Strategic Dialogue.

Both ministers emphasized the substantial progress made across a wide array of sectors, including political, economic, energy, transport, environmental, and humanitarian spheres. They stressed that the ongoing dialogue has significantly reinforced the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Hungary, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

The statement highlighted that the agreements reached during the meeting are expected to foster further development of bilateral ties, promote regional stability and interconnectedness, and support the implementation of sustainable development initiatives across the region.

The FMs also reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on international platforms and advancing joint projects aimed at enhancing economic growth, environmental sustainability, and humanitarian engagement. 

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Azerbaijan and Hungary reinforced their strategic partnership during the 3rd session of the Azerbaijan–Hungary Strategic Dialogue in Budapest, highlighting cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and reconstruction efforts in liberated Azerbaijani territories. The meeting concluded with key agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding on environmental protection.

The 3rd Azerbaijan–Hungary Strategic Dialogue took place in Budapest under the co-chairmanship of Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, Caliber.Az reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry.

The sides commended the high level of strategic partnership between the two countries and examined its development trajectory.

Discussions focused on key sectors including trade, investment, energy, transport, and logistics, with an emphasis on exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation. Special attention was paid to Hungary’s role in the reconstruction of Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, particularly the restoration of Soltanli village in Jabrayil district.

The meeting culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in environmental protection, alongside the protocol of the 3rd Azerbaijan–Hungary Strategic Dialogue.

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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov is holding a meeting with Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, in Budapest.

The discussions are taking place within the framework of the third Azerbaijan–Hungary Strategic Dialogue, Caliber.Az reports, citing a post by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social media X.

Happening now: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Azerbaijan🇦🇿@Bayramov_Jeyhun is welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary @FM_Szijjarto as part of his working visit to #Budapest, #Hungary🇭🇺 within the framework of the 3rd Azerbaijan-Hungary… pic.twitter.com/KhvL9p5Fgk

— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) December 11, 2025

The meeting comes as part of FM Bayramov’s ongoing working visit to Hungary, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing strategic discussions between the two countries.

The talks are expected to cover a wide range of issues, including economic collaboration, political dialogue, and potential initiatives in sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and education.

By Vafa Guliyeva