Azerbaijani, Kazakhstan's FMs eye regional trade, global security

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held an extended meeting with his Kazakh counterpart, Yermek Kosherbayev, durting his official viist to Baku on April 8, reaffirming the two countries’ strong strategic partnership.

According to a statement from Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry on X, the ministers highlighted growing cooperation across multiple sectors, including the economy, trade, energy, industry, agriculture, transport, logistics, technology, and digital innovation, Caliber.Az reports. 

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Azerbaijan @Bayramov_Jeyhun had an extended meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev @AzerbaijanMFA during his official visit to #Baku, #Azerbaijan.

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— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) April 8, 2026

Both officials emphasised the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor in enhancing Europe-Asia trade and discussed joint projects aimed at developing transit infrastructure and boosting regional connectivity.

The ministers also addressed tensions in the Middle East, expressing hope that the recently agreed ceasefire will bring stability and peace to the region. Broader regional and global security challenges were also part of the discussions.

Minister Bayramov briefed his Kazakh counterpart on ongoing efforts in the normalisation and peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, underscoring Baku’s commitment to regional stability.

By Sabina Mammadli