BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. Azerbaijan’s
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Greece’s newly appointed
ambassador to Azerbaijan, Maria Papakonstantinou, on December 23,
2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Trend.
Ambassador Papakonstantinu presented a copy of her credentials
to Minister Bayramov, who congratulated her on the appointment and
wished her success in her diplomatic work.
During the meeting, the officials discussed the current state of
bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and
Greece, as well as regional and international issues. They
highlighted that contacts and discussions between the heads of
state and government form the foundation of bilateral relations and
stimulate further collaboration.
The importance of regular political dialogue, including
consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, was
emphasized. Opportunities for cooperation were explored across
multiple sectors, including the economy, trade, investment,
traditional and renewable energy, transport and transit, shipping,
agriculture, tourism, and culture. Strengthening the Joint
Commission on economic, industrial, and technological cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Greece was also noted as a priority.
The officials stressed the significance of collaboration based
on mutual trust and respect for each other’s legitimate interests
within international and regional formats. Minister Bayramov
briefed the ambassador on the post-conflict situation in the
region, new realities, and the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization
process.
Ambassador Papakonstantinou thanked the minister and expressed
her commitment to supporting the development of Azerbaijan-Greece
relations throughout her tenure.
The meeting also included discussions on other issues of mutual
interest.
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