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Azerbaijan and Peru have launched their first round of political consultations, marking a new stage in bilateral relations. The talks were held in Lima within the framework of a visit by an Azerbaijani delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, Azernews reports, citing Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Peruvian delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Félix Denegri. Officials described the meeting as the beginning of a new phase in cooperation and strategic dialogue between the two countries, which established diplomatic relations 29 years ago.

During the talks, Denegri underscored the mutual interest in strengthening ties. He stressed that this mechanism would pave the way for joint initiatives in areas such as tourism, security, culture, and sports. According to him, deeper cooperation has the potential to make a meaningful contribution to the well-being of both nations.

For his part, Mammadov highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration within regional organizations, including the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Pacific Alliance, which Azerbaijan joined in 2019.

Both sides acknowledged the potential for reciprocal investment and emphasized the geoeconomic significance of their respective regions—Peru as a key player in the Asia-Pacific and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus.

The discussions also touched upon cultural ties. The two sides agreed to expand technical cooperation in the preservation of cultural heritage and to exchange expertise in safeguarding their rich historical traditions.