BAKU, Azerbaijan, June
18.Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom are set to sign a new
bilateral Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in the near future
to give a fresh impetus to their multifaceted strategic relations,
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Energy Orkhan Zeynalov said,
Trend‘s correspondent
reports from the event.
He made the remark during an official reception in Baku
celebrating the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles
III.
“We remain committed to further developing the productive
cooperation that has existed for many years between Azerbaijan and
the United Kingdom in the areas of mutual interest. The signing of
the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of
Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland in the near future will give a new boost to the further
expansion of bilateral cooperation,” Zeynalov announced.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the deputy minister
extended his sincere congratulations to the friendly people of the
United Kingdom and welcomed the newly appointed British Ambassador
to Baku, Duncan Norman, wishing him success in his diplomatic
mission.
Zeynalov emphasized that the long-standing friendly relations
between the two countries are built on mutual trust and shared
strategic interests, an approach heavily championed by National
Leader Heydar Aliyev and continuously strengthened under the
leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.
“In addition to the energy sector, this cooperation has evolved
into a multifaceted partnership encompassing trade, investment,
education, healthcare, and other areas. The Joint Intergovernmental
Commission, which convenes regularly between our countries, serves
as an important platform for promoting and advancing joint
initiatives across various fields,” the deputy minister added.
