On June 6, a new round of political consultations was held in Prague between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic. The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev, while the Czech side was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Jan Marian.
During the consultations, the two sides exchanged views on the prospects for further developing political relations between their countries. They emphasized the importance of mutual visits and continued engagement within the framework of international events to foster an ongoing political dialogue.
In the context of economic cooperation, discussions focused on opportunities to expand bilateral trade and explore joint projects in sectors such as energy, transportation, and high technologies. The strategic role of Azerbaijan in major transportation initiatives — particularly within the Middle Corridor project, for which Azerbaijan is both initiator and active partner — was highly commended.
Both parties underlined the value of enhancing cooperation in education, culture, and tourism, noting that these areas could make meaningful contributions to strengthening people-to-people connections.
The meeting also included a comprehensive briefing on the current regional situation in the post-conflict period, the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process, obstacles to progress, and the steps being taken by Azerbaijan to secure lasting peace. Additionally, information was shared on the landmine problem in the liberated territories and the large-scale reconstruction and development projects underway in these areas.
At the conclusion of the consultations, the sides exchanged views on a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest.
As part of his visit, Deputy Minister Rzayev also held several bilateral meetings and participated in roundtable discussions with representatives from leading research institutes and think tanks.