Azerbaijani, Dutch foreign ministers discuss regional issues on phone

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke by phone with Wopke Hoekstra, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Report informs citing the country’s Foreign Ministry.

The ministers expressed mutual congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states.

The parties exchanged views on topical issues on the bilateral agenda, as well as prospects for the development of relations. It was noted with satisfaction that political consultations were held on March 15 this year between the foreign ministries of the two countries and the importance of continuing this practice in the future was emphasized.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his colleague about the current situation in the region, the work done towards the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, in particular, the importance of implementing the agreements reached in the meeting of the leaders in Brussels, as well as Azerbaijan's views on the future development of the region in conditions of peace and tranquility.

The ministers also exchanged views on cooperation within the framework of international organizations, the situation in Ukraine, and other issues of mutual interest.