Azerbaijan’s Bayramov updates Swiss Federal Councillor on progress of reconciliation between Azerbaijan and Armenia

post-img

Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Wednesday with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs on the margins of the high-level week of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting highlighted the pivotal role of high-level reciprocal visits and ongoing political dialogue in expanding the scope of bilateral relations.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov briefed Ignazio Cassis on the preparatory process for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), to be hosted by Azerbaijan this year.

He also provided a detailed update on the current post-conflict situation in the region, including the threats posed by landmines and the ongoing reconciliation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Jeyhun Bayramov stressed that Armenia's continued territorial claims in its legislation and the country’s rapid militarization are key threats to the region’s sustainable peace-building efforts..

The sides also exchanged views on the other bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

Politics