Azerbaijan and Peru hold first round of inter-ministerial political consultations

Azerbaijan and Peru have held the first round of political consultations between their foreign ministries in Lima.

Report informs, citing Peru's Foreign Ministry, that the consultations took place during the visit of the Azerbaijani delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov.

At the consultations, the Peruvian delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Félix Denegri.

The meeting marks the beginning of a new stage of cooperation and strategic dialogue in the 29 years of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Peru, the Foreign Ministry noted.

During the meeting, Deputy Minister Denegri emphasized the mutual interest in strengthening ties and noted that this mechanism would make it possible to advance joint projects in areas such as tourism, security, culture, and sports. According to him, the development of cooperation could have a significant impact on the well-being of both peoples.

For his part, Elnur Mammadov stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with regional organizations such as the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Pacific Alliance, which Azerbaijan has been a member of since 2019.

The sides noted the potential for attracting mutual investments. It was emphasized that both countries serve as important geoeconomic links, with Peru playing a strategic role in the Asia-Pacific region and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus.

The ministry noted that Azerbaijan and Peru are two countries with rich and millennia-old cultural heritage. In this context, the sides agreed to strengthen technical cooperation in this field and to exchange experience in protecting their heritage.