State Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Humaiun Kobir held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Jeyhun Bayramov, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting was also attended by H.E. M Amanul Haq, Bangladesh Ambassador to Turkiye and concurrent ambassador to Azerbaijan.
During the talks, the two ministers explored avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation across several key sectors, including air connectivity, skilled migration, and energy supply. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov praised Bangladesh as a vital partner, voiced optimism for strengthening bilateral ties, and expressed appreciation for the State Minister's participation in the CICA summit.
In response, State Minister Kobir conveyed his appreciation to the government of Azerbaijan for its crucial assistance in evacuating stranded Bangladeshi nationals from Iran amidst the ongoing regional conflict.
Why it matters
The high-level meeting strengthens diplomatic and economic ties between Bangladesh and Azerbaijan by fostering cooperation in energy supply, aviation, and labor migration.