Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Albania Anar Huseynov also attended the meeting.

Gjinushi acquainted the guests with the vision, structure and functioning of the Academy of Sciences, the latest developments in the field of scientific research in this institution, as well as the opportunities for cooperation in areas of common interest. He focused on acquainted the Azerbaijani delegation with the institutes of Albanology and their scientific research work.

Rector Naghiyev thanked for the hospitality and appreciated this meeting as an opportunity to promote and develop cooperation between the two institutions. In his speech, he mentioned the significance that the development of relations between Albania and Azerbaijan has taken on, especially the building of bridges of cooperation with Albanian higher education institutions.

Further on, Prof. Naghiyev spoke about the Baku Slavic University (BSU) and saying that it is the most well-known public university in Azerbaijan in terms of language studies and that the Department of Balkan Studies aims to offer the study of the Albanian language in 2026. He further emphasized that this visit aims at cooperation and to materialize the work for opening of the Albanian language department, undertaking of joint projects and exchange of research staff.

Ambassador Huseynov expressed his pleasure to attend this meeting and said that the country he represents focuses on promotion of cooperation between the two countries in many areas, especially in the field of cultural cooperation and the humanities.

According to him, this was also the reason why the Embassy of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Albania was opened here in Tirana two years ago. He spoke about the possibility of a connection between the Academy of Sciences of Albania and the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science in Azerbaijan.

Also, Chairman of the Academy of Sciences Gjinushi welcomed the invitation to visit Baku, emphasizing the Academy’s commitment to support any initiative that promotes knowledge and international cooperation and contributes to joint projects. /a.f/p.s./

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 12th edition of the “Global Baku Forum”.

During the meeting with the Macedonian counterpart, Begaj discussed good neighborly relations, cooperation to advance on the EU integration process, engagement as an ally in NATO and the role of Albanians as a state-forming and peace-loving factor.

During his speech at the Global Baku Forum 2025, President Begaj appealed for active regional and international cooperation and for courageously facing present-day challenges, which, according to him, go beyond political and economic goals, as they are violating important values, such as: freedom, democracy, human dignity, justice and security. /j.p/p.s./

The Head of State is set to deliver a special speech at the forum, which this year addresses has the title: ‘‘Rethinking World Order: Turning Challenges into Opportunities’’.

President Begaj’s agenda also includes meetings with the participating leaders on the sidelines of the forum.

Heads of state and government, political leaders and activists with global influence gather every year at the Baku Global Forum, where they discuss and address solutions in order to discuss on how to overcome the world’s most pressing challenges. /j.p/p.s./

“During the bilateral meetings with North Macedonia Energy Minister Sanja Bozinovska and Energy Minister of Bulgaria Vladimir Malinov, we discussed a major topic that is in the interest of all four countries of Corridor 8. It was about the interconnection lines connecting Albania with North Macedonia and North Macedonia with Bulgaria. In both bilateral meetings, we agreed that it is time to move as quickly as possible with this important interconnection, which is part of Corridor 8, as there are also railways and highways. Meanwhile, the projects underway for the construction of interconnection lines should be completed as soon as possible, taking into account the continuous increase of generating capacities in all the countries of the 8th Corridor and the needs of the market of these countries for more energy”, wrote Balluku in the post in the social media.

Dozens of leaders attended the UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku. They discussed ways on how to curb the climate crisis and mitigate its consequences, which include more frequent and severe floods, cyclones, forest fires, heat waves and droughts. The summit also aims to address new financial commitments to poor countries that are particularly affected by climate change. /a.f/p.s./

Albgaz and SOCAR signed the agreement for development of the gasification infrastructure of the city of Korça while the Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) and the energy giant of the Emirates MASDAR signed the relevant agreement for establishment of the joint public company that will invest in Albania and the region.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media photos from the signing event of these two agreements.

“Today in Azerbaijan, where we signed the memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, Albgaz and SOCAR, the state-oil company of Azerbaijan, for development of the gasification infrastructure of the city of Korça and the agreement between the KESH and the energy giant of the Emirates MASDAR for establishment of the joint public company that will invest in Albania and in the region. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the COP 29”, wrote Rama in the social media.

On her part, Deputy Prime Minister Balluku said that the agreement between KESH and MASDAR will have a great impact in the region. /j.p/p.s./

The president is in Baku for a working visit.

Begaj appreciated the meeting as constructive.

“We discussed the work that Albania is doing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), respect for human rights, as well as issues related to security and peace in the region and beyond,” wrote Begaj in the social media about this meeting.

“Also, I assured him that Albania fully supports the organization of the Summit for the Future, as an initiative that offers opportunities for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” – wrote President Begaj./p.s./

At a meeting with a delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan, Farid Jafarov, who is visiting Tirana to attend the week of culture events in the Albanian capital, Mayor Erion Veliaj said that the good cooperation between the countries brings people together through arts, culture and sports.

“I am very pleased to take our cooperation to a new level after the respective visits by Prime Minister Rama, President Aliyev, and the visit by Albanian President to Azerbaijan. One way to deliver on this goal is to promote cooperation between the cities, municipalities, cultural groups and organizations. I am looking forward to opening a new chapter of our cooperation. As our national leaders have already paved the way, it is our job to focus on concrete projects between Tirana and Baku, or among various groups and organizations that best represent our cities,” Veliaj said.

On his part, Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Culture Farid Jafarov underlined that Albania and Azerbaijan share same culture and values, including tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

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