FM: Azerbaijani companies and investments are important for Ukraine

Azerbaijani companies and investments are important for Ukraine and Kyiv is ready to provide them with support, the Foreign AffairsMinister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha said today at a joint press conference with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, Report informs.

According to Sybiha, during today's negotiations in one-on-one and expanded formats, issues of developing trade and economic ties were also discussed.

"Ukraine remains an attractive market and a reliable partner, and we will support and protect Azerbaijani investments in the Ukrainian economy. Yes, trade turnover shows positive dynamics. However, there is potential for even greater development. My Azerbaijani colleagues and I have agreed to work on convening a joint intergovernmental commission in the near future," said the minister.

The Ukrainian minister also noted that one of the important topics of negotiations was the development of energy cooperation with Azerbaijan. "We can implement joint projects that will strengthen the energy independence of both Ukraine and all of Central Europe. Ukraine is ready to become an energy hub for Azerbaijan and Europe, and give a new impetus to the development of cooperation," added Sybiha.