Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Held Political Consultations in Sofia
06 November 2026 News
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, who is visiting Sofia to participate in bilateral political consultations. The discussion focused on the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, the opportunities for deepening cooperation in the fields of economy and energy, as well as the development of connectivity.
The delegation of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the political consultations with Azerbaijan was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva.
During the discussions, both sides reaffirmed the positive dynamics in the bilateral political dialogue and outlined the prospects for developing cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, high technology, transport and logistics, tourism, culture and education.
Particular emphasis was placed on energy and transport connectivity, including green energy transmission corridors, as well as the strategic importance of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (“Middle Corridor”) for the security and resilience of supply chains.
In this context, Deputy Minister Tasheva highlighted the upcoming Connectivity Summit, to be held in the spring of 2027, as an opportunity to promote regional cooperation and the development of sustainable transport and energy links between Europe and Asia.
The consultations also addressed current regional and international issues, including the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East region, as well as their impact on regional and international security.
During his visit, Deputy Minister Mammadov also held meetings at the National Assembly and the Council of Ministers, and delivered a public lecture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The lecture was organized by the Diplomatic Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Student Diplomatic Club at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”.
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