Selaković and Guliyev on cooperation between Serbia and Azerbaijan in the field of defense industry

26. Jul 2021.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Selaković, met in Baku with the Minister of Defense Industry of Azerbaijan, Madat Guliyev, with whom he discussed the possibilities of deepening cooperation in this area.

Minister Selaković expressed satisfaction with the excellent bilateral relations, especially thanking Azerbaijan for its principled position when it comes to non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo, and the support they provide to our country in preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty. The head of Serbian diplomacy confirmed Serbia's position on the issue of respect for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan.

Selaković pointed out that, on the basis of strategic partnership and friendship between the two countries and excellent relations between our presidents, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation in all fields.

The Minister said that there is a clear commitment of the two sides to work on strengthening military-technical and military-economic cooperation, as well as to continue and further intensify the existing cooperation with relevant institutions and companies in this area.

Selaković informed Minister Guliyev that at the time when Serbia and Azerbaijan are organizing the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the First Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement, the International Weapons and Military Equipment Fair is being held in Belgrade and invited Azerbaijani partners to attend this largest arms exhibition in the region.