Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Receives Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Iraq

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Iraq Mr. Nasir Mammadov, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad on Sunday, October 6, 2024. 

The meeting discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries with attaching a special importance on activating the economic file and increasing the volume of trade exchange. As well both sides reviewed the procedures of facilitating the issues of Iraqi students in Azerbaijan, and the issue of recognizing Azerbaijani universities in coordination with the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

They also touched on the Climate Summit scheduled to be held in Baku next month, and the participation of the Iraqi delegation headed by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Iraq. The two sides discussed the importance of activating the proposed initiatives, including calling on all countries involved in conflicts to cease fire during the period of the Conference.

Furthermore Ambassador Mammadov, indicated the upcoming visit of the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan to Iraq, pointing out the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two countries through signing agreements and memorandums of understanding, affirming Azerbaijan’s readiness to cooperate with Iraq in the field of energy and the supply of natural gas.

The Ambassador indicated the holding of a conference on religions and religious tolerance in Baku before the end of this year, expressing his hope for the participation of Iraqi clerics in this conference, to promote the culture of dialogue and tolerance among different religions.

On his part, Minister Fuad Hussein welcomed the proposed initiatives and praised the willingness of the Azerbaijani side to cooperate in the field of energy. He stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation and joint coordination in a way that contributes to achieving the interests of the two friendly countries.