OUTCOMES OF THE WORKING VISIT OF THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN

AFFAIRS TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

15 – 16 APRIL 2025

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin concluded a successful working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan from 15-16 April 2025, in conjunction with the Second Malaysia–Azerbaijan Bilateral Political Consultations held in Baku. The visit marked a significant step in advancing the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two nations.

During the visit, the Deputy Minister co-chaired the political consultations with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elnur Mammadov. The consultations are a vital platform for both countries to assess the progress of bilateral cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. Key discussions centred on expanding cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, energy, education, green technology, and cultural exchange. Both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to advancing mutual interests and agreed to develop a comprehensive roadmap to guide future initiatives.

Separately, the Deputy Foreign Minister paid a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov. The meeting reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Malaysia and Azerbaijan, which has flourished since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993. The Deputy Minister also took the opportunity to convey a letter of invitation from Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, inviting Minister Bayramov to undertake an official visit to Malaysia at a mutually convenient date.

The Deputy Minister also held a meeting with Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev. The discussion highlighted mutual aspirations to deepen cooperation in strategic areas, including people-to-people exchanges, connectivity and to enhance collaboration within regional and multilateral frameworks.

As part of his visit, the Deputy Minister also visited ADA University, a prominent institution affiliated with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This visit underscored Malaysia’s commitment to promoting educational linkages and fostering people-to-people connections, recognising education as a vital pillar of soft diplomacy and hosted a dinner with Malaysians residing in Azerbaijan. This informal gathering emphasised the Malaysian Government’s strong commitment to connect with its citizens abroad, providing an opportunity to engage, listen, and share latest developments in Malaysia and in Azerbaijan.

The visit has paved the way for further strengthening Malaysia-Azerbaijan relations, establishing a solid foundation for continued cooperation and diplomatic engagement in the years ahead.

PUTRAJAYA
17 April 2025

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OUTCOMES OF THE WORKING VISIT OF THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN 15 – 16 APRIL 2025

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