Jeyhun Bayramov meets new Algerian ambassador to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received the newly-appointed Algerian ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abdeluahab Osman, the Foreign Ministry told Report.

Receiving a copy of the credentials of ambassador Abdeluahab Osman, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and wished him success in his activities.

The minister noted that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the development of relations with Algeria, referring to the importance of high-level contacts between the two countries in this regard. They underscored the importance of cooperation between the two countries in expanding political, economic, humanitarian, as well as people-to-people contacts. The minister noted that the two countries continue to successfully cooperate in the UN, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Non-Aligned Movement, and other international platforms. The ambassador was informed that Algeria, proceeding from international law, has always supported Azerbaijan's position on the past Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict.

Jeyhun Bayramov also briefed the ambassador on the current situation in the region, the post-conflict restoration and reconstruction processes, issues related to the implementation of trilateral statements, opportunities for the normalization of relations with Armenia, and steps taken by Azerbaijan in this direction.

The ambassador expressed satisfaction with his appointment to Azerbaijan. He said his country has always preferred peaceful diplomacy and was satisfied with the opportunities for the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

He also stressed the importance of strengthening political and economic ties between Azerbaijan and Algeria, noting that he would spare no effort to do so.

The sides exchanged views on the prospects of the development of bilateral relations.