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A meeting of this format, for the first time in almost five years of full-scale war, took place in Ukraine
In Uzhhorod, the 14-th meeting of the Ukraine–Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation took place. The parties discussed joint projects in energy, trade, agriculture, education, science, transport, and other areas. As a result of the talks, they adopted a joint action program.
This was reported by Baku TV.
It is noted that a meeting of this format, for the first time in almost five years of full-scale war, took place in Ukraine. Attending the events were the energy ministers of the two countries — Parviz Shahbazov and Denys Shmyhal, representatives of various ministries, diplomatic missions, companies, and experts.
The meeting program envisaged two main events. First, a round table in the business forum format with the participation of Ukrainian and Azerbaijani entrepreneurs interested in developing business ties. Closer to the evening, the 14-th session of the intergovernmental commission was held.
During negotiations, the parties considered prospects for cooperation not only in the energy sector but also in agriculture, trade, investment, education, science, culture, and IT technologies. There was also discussion of transport links, expanding logistics capabilities, creating new economic projects, and creating conditions for business development.
Special attention was given to cooperation in education and science. A representative of the Azerbaijani delegation stated that two bilateral agreements between Ukraine and Azerbaijan in these areas are already prepared for signing. Their texts have been fully agreed.
In addition, for further development of cooperation, including mutual recognition of qualifications, a joint working group was established. It is expected that its activities will deepen interaction between the countries.
Participants also noted positive dynamics in bilateral trade and investment attraction. In the first eight months of the year, the trade turnover between Ukraine and Azerbaijan grew by 10,5%, and Azerbaijan’s exports to Ukraine by 17%. The total volume of mutual trade exceeded 513 million US dollars.
During the talks, the Ukrainian side thanked Azerbaijan for supporting social projects for the restoration of Irpin, implementing a program of recreation and rehabilitation for Ukrainian children, and helping Ukraine during the full-scale war.
It was also emphasized that regular dialogue between the presidents of the two states — Ilham Aliyev and Volodymyr Zelensky — is important. According to participants, high-level contacts promote the development of partnership. In particular, the Ukrainian president’s visit to Azerbaijan in April this year demonstrated both countries’ willingness to further expand cooperation.
As a result of the negotiations, Ukraine and Azerbaijan adopted a joint action program, which provides for the further development of economic partnership and the implementation of agreements in various sectors.
It is worth noting that StopKor previously reported on preparations for negotiations among Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in November. Zelensky then spoke about a signal received after contacts between American representatives and the Russian side in support of this format.
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