Afghanistan

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan’s caretaker government, met with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov during his visit to Baku for the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).The high-level meeting centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in political, economic, trade, and transit sectors.Baradar expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani government for its official invitation and the warm welcome extended to the Afghan delegation.According to an official statement, Baradar called for an upgrade in diplomatic relations and urged Azerbaijan to formally accept the Islamic Emirate’s nominated ambassador.He also invited Azerbaijan to invest in Afghanistan’s key sectors, including oil and gas extraction, solar and wind energy production, railway network expansion, and mechanized agriculture.
The Afghan official also highlighted the strategic importance of maintaining the operational status of the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, describing it as a vital regional connector for boosting trade and integration.Prime Minister Asadov, in turn, acknowledged Afghanistan’s rich cultural and historical heritage and underlined the deep religious and cultural ties between the two nations.
He affirmed Azerbaijan’s readiness to cooperate in mining, renewable energy, water management, transportation, and technical education.Asadov also voiced support for facilitating the transport of Afghan coal to Turkey through Azerbaijani territory.
Additional pledges included expedited visa processing for Afghan businesspeople, scholarship opportunities for Afghan students, and assistance in addressing the legal cases of Afghan prisoners in Azerbaijan.Both sides described the meeting as a promising starting point for launching practical measures aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.The post Afghanistan’s PM and Azerbaijani counterpart emphasize expansion of political and economic ties first appeared on TINS News | Afghanistan News.





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