Baku, Azerbaijan, April 17. Foreign Minister of
Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov has received the newly appointed
Ambassador of Palestine, Ahmed Metani, Trend reports via the Foreign Ministry of
Azerbaijan.
Metani presented a copy of his credentials to Bayramov. The
minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and wished
him success in his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, bilateral and multilateral cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Palestine, the security situation in the
Middle East and Gaza, as well as regional peace and reconstruction
efforts in the post-conflict period were discussed.
The development of Azerbaijan–Palestine cooperation in several
areas, particularly in political, economic-trade, cultural, and
humanitarian spheres was addressed. The sides also noted the
potential for expanding partnerships within regional and
international organizations, including the UN and the OIC.
The parties discussed the current situation in the Middle East,
particularly in Gaza. The importance of maintaining the ceasefire
in Gaza and addressing humanitarian challenges was emphasized.
Azerbaijan’s position in support of resolving the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict through peaceful means based on the
norms and principles of international law, including the relevant
resolutions of the UN Security Council and the “two-state solution”
principle, was reiterated.
Azerbaijan’s humanitarian assistance aimed at improving the
situation of the brotherly Palestinian people affected by the
conflict was noted with gratitude.
Bayramov also briefed the ambassador on the situation and
realities in the region during and after the former conflict,
including large-scale reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in
the liberated territories, demining efforts, and the progress of
the Azerbaijan–Armenia normalization process.
Metani expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and stated
that it is an honor to be appointed as Palestine’s ambassador to
Azerbaijan. He affirmed his commitment to further strengthening the
existing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on other issues
of mutual interest.
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