“Considering the issues of trade turnover, investments in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, we see that there are enough opportunities between Sweden and Azerbaijan in this direction, and attention should be paid to this.” This was stated by Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov at a press conference after a meeting with the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde.
J. Bayramov said that Sweden may be interested in transport corridors passing through the territory of Azerbaijan: “In recent years, Azerbaijan has been paying attention to renewable and alternative energy sources. Sweden is one of the leaders in this area, and this area, which has prospects in cooperation with Azerbaijan “.
The Foreign Minister noted that at today’s meeting the cooperation of Azerbaijan with Sweden on a multilateral platform was also discussed: “Sweden has always been active in terms of the growth of activity and interests of the European Union in this region. Completion of the bilateral agreement with the European Union is important for our country. Azerbaijan – is the only country among the countries of the Eastern Partnership that has signed a strategic partnership agreement with 9 EU countries. We are supporters of the completion and entry into force of this agreement, taking into account the principles of mutual interest with the European Union.