Slovak PM embarks on visit to Azerbaijan

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has left on a visit to Azerbaijan.

He is accompanied on the trip by Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar, Economy Minister Denisa Sakova, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak, and a large group of businessmen, Caliber.Az reports, citing the government office of this country.

The two sides will discuss deepening bilateral relations with a focus on economic cooperation.

"Options for importing Azerbaijani gas to Slovakia will also be considered," the press service of the government office said.

During the visit, Fico will be accompanied by a large group of entrepreneurs who will hold talks on cooperation between Slovak and Azerbaijani businesses at a joint business forum. This is Fico's first foreign visit outside the EU, which aims to support the Slovak economy and develop bilateral relations with countries with high economic potential.