Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received Ivana Duarte, country director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for Azerbaijan, on the occasion of completing her activities in our country.
The Minister noted that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to cooperation with the EBRD, emphasizing the successful development of existing relations.
The Bank's participation in financing important projects, including the Southern Gas Corridor project, was highlighted. They also expressed satisfaction with the successful cooperation between the EBRD Office in Azerbaijan and relevant ministries.
Speaking about the positive results of her activities in Azerbaijan, Duarte stressed the cooperation in renewable energy and sustainable development. The meeting noted the participation of the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan in the Eastern Partnership Investment Summit held at the EBRD Headquarters in London in 2019, as well as the signed agreements that gave an important impetus to the expansion of cooperation.
Bayramov briefed the other side on the situation in the region in the post-conflict period and opportunities for cooperation, especially in the liberated areas. At this stage, the importance of collaboration with international partners, including the EBRD, was stressed.
The Minister thanked Ivana Duarte for her successful activities in Azerbaijan and wished her success in future endeavors.