Azerbaijan and Indonesia hold political consultations

Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov has met with Santo Darmosumarto, Director General for Asia-Pacific and Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia.

The Foreign Ministry informed Operativ Media about the meeting.

During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues on the cooperation agenda between Azerbaijan and Indonesia, prospects for the development of bilateral relations, and opportunities to expand political dialogue.

The two sides emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, transport, tourism, education, and humanitarian affairs, as well as boosting mutual visits and institutional ties.

Views were exchanged on the current state and prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Indonesia within international platforms, including the United Nations (UN), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Non-Aligned Movement, the D-8, and ASEAN. They stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue and coordination on matters of mutual interest. Preparations for the 16th OIC Summit of Heads of State and Government, which Azerbaijan will host in 2027, were among the main topics of discussion.

The meeting also highlighted the significance of Azerbaijan's cooperation in the C6 format with five Central Asian nations, focusing on strengthening regional connectivity, expanding transport and transit capabilities, and advancing trade and economic ties within this framework.

Regional and international security issues, alongside other topics of shared concern, were also addressed during the meeting.

On the same day, the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Indonesia held a new round of political consultations. The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elnur Mammadov, while the Indonesian side was headed by Director General for Asia-Pacific and Africa Santo Darmosumarto.