Baku, Azerbaijan, April 22. The Deputy
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Yalchin
Rafiyev, visited the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on
April 21, 2025, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MFA) told Trend.
According to the ministry, the visit included the second round
of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Democratic Republic of Algeria, held in Algiers.
The consultations were led by Yalchin Rafiyev from Azerbaijan
and Lounès Magramane, the Secretary General of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Algeria.
During the discussions, the current state and future prospects
of bilateral political, economic, trade, and parliamentary
relations were thoroughly addressed. It was noted that there are
significant opportunities for cooperation in the oil, gas, and
renewable energy sectors between the two countries.
The possibilities for expanding multilateral cooperation,
particularly within international organizations such as the United
Nations (UN), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and
the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), were also discussed. It was
highlighted that Azerbaijan’s hosting of the OIC summit in 2026 is
a significant event, and the country’s prestige and rich experience
in hosting international events will contribute to the successful
organization of the summit.
The Algerian side was briefed on the post-conflict situation,
peace process, restoration work in the liberated territories,
landmine clearance efforts, and the return of citizens to their
homeland.
The consultations also included exchanges of views on regional
and international issues of mutual interest. During the visit,
Deputy Minister Yalchin Rafiyev was received by Ahmed Attaf,
Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad,
and African Affairs. The meeting emphasized satisfaction with the
development of political relations between the two countries and
the necessity of expanding cooperation in economic, trade, and
investment areas.
As part of the visit, Deputy Minister Yalchin Rafiyev also
visited Algeria’s National Museum of Moudjahid, where he was
informed about the Algerian people’s resistance movement against
colonialism.
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