Mircea Abrudean, Acting President of the Romanian Senate, began an official visit to Azerbaijan on April 13 to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore expanded cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, education, and inter-parliamentary dialogue.
Mircea Abrudean, Acting President of the Romanian Senate, has begun an official visit to Azerbaijan on 13 April, signalling a commitment to strengthening diplomatic and inter-parliamentary relations between the two nations.
Upon arrival at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the Romanian delegation was warmly welcomed by Azay Guliyev, Head of the Milli Majlis Working Group on Azerbaijan-Romania Inter-Parliamentary Relations. Azerbaijani Ambassador to Romania Gudsi Osmanov, Romanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vasile Soare, and other dignitaries were also present at the airport, which was decorated with the national flags of both countries.
The visit includes high-level meetings between Abrudean and senior Azerbaijani officials, with discussions set to focus on the expansion of bilateral cooperation in various sectors. Key topics are expected to include political dialogue, trade, energy, education, and cultural exchanges.
This visit reflects the growing partnership between Azerbaijan and Romania, both of which have consistently expressed interest in deepening strategic collaboration within regional and international platforms.
Abrudean’s presence in Baku underlines the importance of continued diplomatic engagement and the shared desire to further develop friendly relations based on mutual respect and common interests.
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