India and Azerbaijan Discuss Terrorism and Security During Jaishankars Visit
Indias Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar discusses terrorism and security issues with Azerbaijans leadership during his recent visit.
New Delhi, October 23 (Daily Kiran) : India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Azerbaijan focused on critical discussions surrounding terrorism and security issues. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed these discussions on Friday.
During a biweekly press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that both India and Azerbaijan agreed on the necessity of collaborating to ensure peace, prosperity, and security for their citizens. He emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation to address the shared challenges both nations face.
When asked about the issue of cross-border terrorism raised during Jaishankar’s visit, Jaiswal affirmed that security matters, terrorism, and common threats were key topics. Both countries concurred on the need to work together to enhance the safety and well-being of their populations.
On Friday, Jaishankar also met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Baku. The two leaders discussed various aspects of advancing bilateral relations.
This visit follows a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Aliyev during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek. Jaiswal noted that Jaishankar conveyed good wishes from Modi and the President to Aliyev.
Jaishankar engaged in extensive discussions with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. Jaiswal described these talks as productive, with both sides agreeing to deepen political consultations and strengthen economic partnerships. They discussed enhancing political dialogue, encouraging mutual visits and business tours, and boosting cooperation in areas such as economic collaboration, trade, investment, connectivity, and energy.
The spokesperson highlighted that a strong cultural understanding between the two nations provides a solid foundation for advancing bilateral ties.
Jaishankar and Bayramov also exchanged views on regional and global developments. Jaiswal mentioned that India welcomes the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Additionally, Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Bayramov for Azerbaijan’s assistance in evacuating Indian students from Iran amidst the recent conflicts in West Asia. He extended an invitation for Bayramov to visit India.
Furthermore, Jaishankar congratulated Azerbaijan for successfully hosting the recent Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), where India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, represented the country.
