Azerbaijani FM meets with outgoing Algerian ambassador

Baku, October 26, AZERTAC Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has met with outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the country Salima Abdelhak. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov highly appreciated the Ambassador’s efforts for the development of bilateral relations and wished her success in her future endeavors. Highlighting the high level of political dialogue between Azerbaijan and Algeria, the FM noted the good opportunities for further development of these relations in various areas. Minister Bayramov broadly informed his interlocutor on the new post-conflict situation in the region and the concrete steps taken by Azerbaijan to implement the trilateral statements. It was also said that new opportunities for cooperation in the region have been created after the elimination of the factor of occupation of the territories of Azerbaijan. The minister also noted the contacts with his Algerian counterpart on the sidelines of international gatherings, despite the limitations on direct contacts caused by the pandemic. He highlighted that the two countries successfully cooperate within international organizations, including the UN, OIC and NAM. Ambassador Salima Abdelhak expressed gratitude for the support provided to her during her diplomatic mission and spoke with satisfaction about the development of relations between Algeria and Azerbaijan. The ambassador stressed that Algeria has always been guided by the norms and principles of international law, and in this regard, Algeria supports Azerbaijan’s position which is based on the international law. During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for the development of relations between the two countries.