Antalya, April 14, 2025 — The Europe Today: Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Venezuelan counterpart, Foreign Minister Iván Gil Pinto, held a bilateral meeting on Saturday on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to explore ways to further enhance cooperation between their countries.
During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed opportunities to expand collaboration across various sectors, including economy, trade, energy security, and tourism. Discussions also touched upon joint initiatives in science and culture, such as academic and professional exchange programs, aimed at fostering greater people-to-people ties.
Minister Bayramov and Minister Gil Pinto emphasized the importance of sustained high-level dialogue and reaffirmed the strong political ties and mutual respect that form the foundation of Azerbaijan-Venezuela relations. Both sides expressed confidence that deepening engagement would lead to tangible progress in bilateral and multilateral arenas.
The ministers also exchanged views on regional and international security developments and reiterated their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation within international platforms such as the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement. They highlighted the significance of mutual support in these forums, which continues to bolster their countries’ global standing.
The meeting concluded with both ministers agreeing to maintain active diplomatic engagement and explore new avenues of strategic partnership for the benefit of both nations.
