Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Santo Darmosumarto, director general of the Asia-Pacific and Africa Affairs Department of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided the information to Operative Information Center-OMM.
The meeting addressed current issues on the Azerbaijan-Indonesia cooperation agenda, prospects for developing bilateral relations and ways to expand political dialogue.
The sides emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in the economy, trade, investment, transport, tourism, education and humanitarian fields, as well as increasing reciprocal visits and institutional ties.
They exchanged views on the current state and prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Indonesia within the United Nations (UN), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Non-Aligned Movement, D-8, ASEAN and other international platforms. They noted the importance of continuing dialogue and coordination on issues of mutual interest. Preparations for the 16th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which Azerbaijan will host in 2027, were among the main topics discussed.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of Azerbaijan’s cooperation with the five Central Asian countries in the C6 format, including strengthening regional connectivity, expanding transport and transit opportunities, and developing economic and trade ties.
Regional and international security issues, along with other matters of mutual interest, were also discussed.
On the same day, the Azerbaijani and Indonesian foreign ministries held another round of political consultations. Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov led the Azerbaijani delegation, while Santo Darmosumarto, director general of Indonesia’s Asia-Pacific and Africa Affairs Department, led the Indonesian side.