On February 28, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Walid bin Abdulkarim Al-Khureyji, who is visiting our country within the framework of the Summit of the Contact Group of the Non-Aligned Movement on the fight against COVID-19, which will be held in Baku.

APA reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released information about this.

At the meeting, it was emphasized that there are many common features between our countries in terms of history and religion, and it was pointed out that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the development of these relations and the expansion of cooperation in various fields.

Noting that the relations between the two countries have developed with positive dynamics in the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, satisfaction was expressed that the political dialogue between our countries is at a high level today.

In this regard, the importance of high and high-level contacts, including mutual visits, was mentioned, and it was said that such contacts laid the foundation for entering a qualitatively new stage of relations.

At the meeting, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stressed the importance of continuing mutual support within the framework of international organizations.

In this regard, Saudi Arabia's support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our country, especially within the framework of the UN and OIC, was highly appreciated.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke about the existing opportunities for cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, tourism, and alternative energy as the priority directions of economic cooperation between the two countries, and emphasized that joint successful projects are being implemented in the mentioned fields, and that there are wide prospects for the expansion of these works.

During the meeting, the other side was also informed about the steps and initiatives taken by Azerbaijan in the direction of the peace process with Armenia, the restoration and construction works in our territories freed from occupation, and the implemented large-scale projects.

Speaking about the successful chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement of our country, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized the importance of the Summit of the Contact Group of the Non-Aligned Movement on COVID-19.

At the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on other issues on the agenda of bilateral and regional cooperation.