At COP29, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed the potential for improved bilateral relations, energy cooperation (with Azerbaijan being a key gas supplier to Greece), and the recent positive momentum in strengthening contacts between Greece and Azerbaijan.
According to a press briefing from the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments. Mitsotakis expressed his satisfaction with Azerbaijan’s initiation of direct contact with Cyprus, especially marked by the attendance of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides at COP29. This occasion represented the first visit by a Cypriot President to Azerbaijan.
The discussion also included the roadmap for achieving a lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
On the sidelines of COP29, Mitsotakis additionally held meetings with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. During these discussions, the leaders focused on enhancing relationships and business cooperation with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. They also explored opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest during Greece’s term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2025-26. Topics of international interest were also discussed.
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Source: ANA-MPA
