In the framework of his official visit to the Vatican, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States & International Organizations of the Holy See.
“The sides reviewed the developing Azerbaijan–Vatican relations, pleasingly noted the constructive dialogue, mutual respect & active cooperation in promoting interfaith understanding & global peace initiatives, Caliber.Az quotes the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry as saying on X.
The parties emphasised the importance of continued high-level exchanges in further strengthening political dialogue, expanding cultural and humanitarian ties. They also noted the necessity of advancing joint international projects.
“The sides discussed the successful preservation & restoration projects carried out at the Vatican with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, recognizing them as a significant contribution to safeguarding world religious & cultural heritage,” the ministry says.
Bayramov highlighted Azerbaijan’s longstanding commitment to protecting religious monuments and fostering multiculturalism, both domestically and globally.
“Progress on the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, implementation of the historic Washington Summit agreements & reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan were all in the spotlight as well,” the ministry concluded.
By Khagan Isayev
Source: caliber.az