Indian Foreign Minister Meets Azerbaijans President to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Baku, October 23 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on October 23 in Baku. The two leaders discussed various aspects of strengthening ties between their nations.

Jaishankar expressed his pleasure at the meeting via a post on the social media platform X, stating that he conveyed greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He appreciated Aliyev’s positive attitude towards enhancing the bilateral relationship.

During his visit, Jaishankar is also scheduled to meet with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister. They will review the bilateral relations between India and Azerbaijan and explore new avenues for cooperation.

Earlier, on October 16, India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, presented his credentials to President Aliyev, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening ties between the two countries.

The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan stated on X that Ambassador Kumar assured efforts to enhance cooperation and deepen the longstanding friendly relations between the peoples of both nations.

Both sides emphasized the historical and cultural connections that have existed for centuries, forming a strong foundation for the current relationship. They discussed potential collaborations across various sectors and expressed a desire to work together in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting also referenced the previous encounter between Prime Minister Modi and President Aliyev in Bishkek. Ambassador Kumar and President Aliyev reiterated their commitment to advancing bilateral relations and seeking new pathways for cooperation.

They underscored the importance of building upon their historical ties, friendship, and mutual goodwill to expand collaboration into new areas.