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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, transportation, and other areas. As a result of the talks, a joint action program was approved.
This was reported by Baku TV.
It is noted that this format of meeting, for the first time in almost five years of full-scale war, took place in Ukraine. Participating in 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 form of a business forum with the participation of Ukrainian and Azerbaijani entrepreneurs interested in expanding business ties. Later in the evening, the 14-th meeting of the intergovernmental commission was held.
During the talks, the sides discussed 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 conditions for business development.
Special attention was given to cooperation in education and science. A representative of the Azerbaijani delegation said that two agreements between Ukraine and Azerbaijan in these areas are already prepared for signing and their texts are fully agreed.
In addition, for further development of cooperation, particularly regarding mutual recognition of qualifications, a joint working group was created. It is expected that its activities will help deepen interaction between the countries.
Participants also noted positive dynamics in bilateral trade and attracting investments. In the first eight months of the year, the trade turnover between Ukraine and Azerbaijan rose by 10,5%, and Azerbaijan’s exports to Ukraine by 17%. The total volume of mutual trade exceeded 513 million US dollars.
During the meeting, the Ukrainian side expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for supporting social projects related to the restoration of Irpin, implementing a program for recreation and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children, and for assisting 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, top-level contacts foster the development of the partnership. In particular, the Ukrainian president’s visit to Azerbaijan in April this year demonstrated the readiness of both countries to continue expanding cooperation.
As a result of the negotiations, Ukraine and Azerbaijan approved a joint action program that provides for further development of economic partnership and implementation of agreements in various sectors.
By the way, StopKor previously reported on preparations for talks among Ukraine, the United States, and the Russian Federation in November. Zelensky then spoke about the signal received after talks between American representatives and the Russian side in support of such a format.
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