Azerbaijan and Syria discussed deepening bilateral ties and regional security in a call between their foreign ministers, with a focus on post-Assad cooperation, embassy reopening, reconstruction support, and potential trilateral collaboration with Türkiye.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a phone call with Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, Foreign Minister of the Syrian transitional government, to discuss bilateral relations and regional security.
During the conversation, both sides highlighted the potential for expanded cooperation between Azerbaijan and Syria in the post-Assad era. Minister Bayramov thanked the Syrian side for supporting the reopening of Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Syria after years of closure.
Bayramov also reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to supporting Syria’s reconstruction efforts and noted the humanitarian aid already provided. He suggested that closer collaboration between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Syria could enhance regional stability and development.
The ministers exchanged views on bilateral and international matters of mutual concern, reinforcing a shared interest in strengthening ties moving forward.
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