BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 20. The first consular consultations between Azerbaijan and Latvia have taken place in Riga, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
Expanding Diplomatic Ties
The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Emil Safarov, Head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Latvian delegation was headed by Agnese Kalnina, Director General of the Consular and Diplomatic Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.
Representatives from Latvia’s border service, including its migration department, participated in the consultations. A representative from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan also attended the meeting.
Areas of Discussion
The discussions focused on the current state and potential for growth in consular cooperation between Azerbaijan and Latvia. This included exploring the possibility of signing new bilateral agreements and digitizing consular services.
The parties also exchanged views on broader cooperation opportunities in justice, law enforcement, the prosecutor’s office, migration, and education, alongside consular affairs. Expanding overall relations was a key topic.
Following the initial consultations, the Latvian delegation was received by Kaspars Abolins, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Latvia. This meeting centered on strengthening relations between the internal affairs bodies of both countries and developing a relevant contractual and legal framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the consultations?
The purpose of the consultations was to review the current state and development prospects of cooperation in the consular field between Azerbaijan and Latvia.
Who led the Azerbaijani delegation?
The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Emil Safarov, Head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What other areas were discussed besides consular affairs?
The parties exchanged views on the prospects for multilateral and bilateral cooperation in the fields of justice, law enforcement, the prosecutor’s office, migration, and education.
How might these discussions impact future relations between Azerbaijan and Latvia?
Related reading
