Azerbaijan opens diplomatic mission in Kabul

KABUL (Pajhwok): Azerbaijan Ambassador to Afghanistan Ilham Mammadov has held a meeting with acting Foreign Minister Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi and presented the official note regarding opening of Azerbaijan Embassy in Kabul, according to a statement on Thursday.

FM Muttaqi called opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Kabul and the appointment of ambassadorial level diplomat important. The meeting focused on commencement of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, economic cooperation and several other issues.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkh on his Twitter handle wrote that FM Muttaqi welcomed the Azeri ambassador and assured him of all necessary support to the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kabul.

Touching on a range of bilateral opportunities, FM Muttaqi said that Lapis Lazuli route holds special importance for Afghanistan, adding that with the activation of the corridor Afghanistan can be connected to Europe. He said that IEA sought to upgrade its diplomatic presence at the Afghan Embassy in Baku.

Expressing gratitude for Afghanistan’s support to the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, Mammadov said that Azerbaijan respects Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence and did not interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs.

He said this is the first time in history that the embassy of Azerbaijan is opened in Kabul and commended achievements of the Afghan government in ensuring security, stability, countering narcotics & economic development.

Mohammadov said that there is good space for cooperation between the two countries in several domains that can benefit both countries.

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