Azerbaijan Ukraine's steadfast strategic partner and loyal friend, ambassador Gusev says

Azerbaijan is not merely a strategic partner but a loyal and dear friend to Ukraine, newly appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Yuriy Gusev, said during his first press conference in Baku, according to Report.

Ambassador Gusev emphasized that Ukraine welcomes Azerbaijan as the host country for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).

"Hosting such a large-scale global event in Azerbaijan is a testament to the country's growing role in the international community," he stated.

The ambassador also highlighted the development of bilateral economic relations between Ukraine and Azerbaijan. "Trade between Ukraine and Azerbaijan has been growing recently, particularly in agricultural products," he noted, adding that both Ukrainian and Azerbaijani exporters are interested in optimizing and simplifying logistics for the supply of goods.

"I can say with confidence that Azerbaijan occupies an important place in Ukraine's foreign policy," Ambassador Gusev affirmed.