| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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| Series Title | Meeting |
| Series Details | 09.02.18 |
| Publication Date | 09/02/2018 |
| Content Type | News |
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Further information: The meeting took place in the context of an intensification of bilateral relations, which includes the launch of negotiations on a new bilateral agreement in 2017. The Cooperation Council reviewed the state of EU-Azerbaijan relations in the framework of the Eastern Partnership and the European Neighbourhood Policy and followed up on the 2017 Eastern Partnership Summit. Both sides welcomed the launch of negotiations on a new bilateral agreement as well as on the Partnership Priorities and agreed on the need to conclude them swiftly. The importance of accelerating Azerbaijan's accession to the WTO was also discussed. The EU and Azerbaijan addressed challenges to democracy, rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including on the freedom of expression and association. The Cooperation Council also touched upon the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and regional issues. The Cooperation Council also discussed trade and sectoral cooperation. Both sides exchanged views on cooperation in the energy sector and stressed the strategic importance of the Southern Gas Corridor. Cooperation in the field of transport was also addressed. The importance of promoting mobility was underlined. The Cooperation Council between the European Union and Azerbaijan held its fifteenth meeting on 9 February 2018. |
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| Source Link | http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-ministerial-meetings/2018/02/09/ |
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| Countries / Regions | Azerbaijan, Europe |
