Azerbaijan, Serbia reiterate support for each other’s territorial integrity

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Azerbaijan and Serbia on Tuesday reiterated their support for each other’s territorial integrity amid talks between Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Belgrade.

“President Aleksandar Vucic said that Serbia always supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan's support to the territorial integrity of Serbia,” according to a statement by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

It said satisfaction with the existing strategic partnership relationship between the two countries and the importance of mutual high-level visits were expressed during the meeting.

It also said Vucic and Bayramov exchanged views on the perspectives of the development of trade and economic relations, indicating there are a lot of opportunities for strategic cooperation in energy, agriculture, tourism and others.

“During the meeting, views were exchanged on the possibility of normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations and establishment of sustainable peace in the region,” it said, adding that other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.

Bayramov later held separate meetings with Vladimir Orlic, the head of the Serbian National Assembly and his Serbian counterpart, Ivica Dacic.

Bayramov visited Bucharest on Monday where he met his Romanian counterpart, Luminita Odobescu.​​​​​​​