Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Dutch counterpart Tom Berendsen on Monday to discuss the current state and prospects of bilateral relations between the two countries.

The talks focused on strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and investment ties, and identifying new opportunities for cooperation in energy, transport, agriculture, water management, innovation, shipbuilding, and humanitarian affairs, The Caspian Post reports, citing Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry.

Noting that 2027 will mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Bayramov emphasized their mutual interest in strengthening existing ties and exploring new areas of cooperation.

The ministers also highlighted the importance of expanding interparliamentary cooperation and further improving the bilateral legal framework.

They welcomed the adoption of the 2026-2028 Roadmap for the Development of Azerbaijan-Netherlands Relations, which is intended to advance political dialogue and practical cooperation in various fields.

The discussions also covered ways to promote mutual investment, make effective use of the newly established Azerbaijan-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, strengthen ties between business communities, and implement joint projects.

Berendsen was briefed on Azerbaijan’s growing role in the Middle Corridor and the opportunities offered by the Baku International Sea Trade Port and the Alat Free Economic Zone.

The foreign ministers emphasized the importance of expanding educational, academic, and scientific cooperation, strengthening links between higher education institutions, organizing training programmes, and implementing joint cultural and humanitarian initiatives.

They also discussed bilateral cooperation within international organizations and exchanged views on other issues on the regional and global agendas.

Addressing regional developments, Bayramov briefed his Dutch counterpart on the situation in the South Caucasus, efforts to normalize relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the ongoing peace process.

Bayramov stressed the need to remove provisions containing territorial claims against Azerbaijan from the Armenian Constitution as a prerequisite for signing the initialed peace agreement.

He also informed Berendsen about Azerbaijan’s large-scale restoration and reconstruction efforts in its liberated territories and measures to ensure the safe and dignified return of former internally displaced persons to their native lands.

The ministers discussed the humanitarian challenges posed by landmines, emphasizing the need to eliminate the continuing threat to human life and address the obstacles mines create for reconstruction efforts and the return of former internally displaced persons.

The meeting also addressed other bilateral and regional issues of mutual concern.

Following the talks, the two ministers made press statements on the outcomes of their meeting.