Baku, Kyiv set course for deeper strategic cooperation

Azerbaijan and Ukraine have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership following a meeting in Baku between Deputy Foreign Minister Samir Sharifov and Ukraine’s Ambassador Yuriy Husyev.

In a statement posted on Facebook, Husyev said the talks with Sharifov had been “productive” and included discussions on strengthening bilateral ties, Caliber.Az reports citing local media.

The ambassador confirmed that a new consignment of humanitarian aid from Azerbaijan – consisting of energy equipment – has already been delivered to Ukraine.

“We are grateful for this support,” Husyev noted, adding that the two sides had agreed on joint steps to reinforce their partnership further.

By Aghakazim Guliyev