Prospects for cooperation discussed between Azerbaijan, Somalia

As part of the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Istanbul, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Abdisalam Ali, Report informs with reference to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

The prospects for the development of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries, future steps in this direction, as well as the current regional situation were discussed at the meeting.

The ministers expressed satisfaction with the development of political relations between Azerbaijan and Somalia.

Both sides emphasized the importance of intensifying political dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties, as well as deepening cooperation in a number of areas, including agriculture, green energy, humanitarian sphere and education.

Jeyhun Bayramov highly appreciated the active position of Somalia within the OIC, the Non-Aligned Movement and the UN, noting the importance of mutual support for the unity of the Islamic world.

The importance of Somalia's participation in Azerbaijan's humanitarian and development projects, including educational grants, was emphasized.

Somalia's desire to benefit from Azerbaijan's experience in the field of ASAN service was highly appreciated.

An exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest also took place during the meeting.