On September 20, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, within the framework of his participation in the high-level week of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, the Press Office of Azerbaijani MFA told APA reports.
Bilateral cooperation issues, prospects of Azerbaijan-Austria relations, energy security, and the latest regional situation were discussed at the meeting.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed about the large-scale restoration and construction works carried out in the post-conflict period. Noting that the elimination of the occupation factor has created opportunities for the normalization of relations between the two countries, the minister noted that Azerbaijan is promoting peace-building initiatives, despite all this, Armenia is obstructing the processes and gave detailed information about its large-scale provocations.
He pointed out that our country is interested in efforts to create peace and stability in the region and in solving the current problems at the political level.
The Austrian minister said that the situation in the region is a cause for concern, and it is important to return to negotiations and a cease-fire. The Austrian side noted that it is necessary to ensure Europe's energy security, and in this regard, the importance of the memorandum of understanding signed between Azerbaijan and the European Union on July 18 of this year.
The sides also discussed issues of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union and other issues of mutual interest.
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