Establishing Ties Between Khankendi, Aghdara, and Khojaly and the Romanian City of Cluj-Napoca

A delegation led by Elchin Yusubov, the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Khankendi city, and the Aghdara and Khojaly districts, who is on an official visit to Romania, met with Dan Ștefan Tarcea, the Deputy Mayor of Cluj-Napoca.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the establishment and development of relations between Khankendi city, Aghdara, and Khojaly districts, and Cluj-Napoca, Romania's second-largest city, as well as the implementation of joint projects, investment opportunities, and other issues of mutual interest.

Dan Ștefan Tarcea provided information about infrastructure and social projects implemented in Cluj-Napoca, the work done toward the city's development, as well as future development plans.

Elchin Yusubov, for his part, spoke about the ongoing work in the region he represents. He mentioned that after more than 30 years of occupation, Azerbaijani territories were liberated by the valiant Azerbaijani Army under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, refugees and internally displaced persons who were forced from their native lands are returning step by step, and construction, restoration, and redevelopment efforts are underway across all areas of Karabakh. Elchin Yusubov emphasized that the peace process in the region was initiated precisely on the initiative of the Azerbaijani side, and important steps are being taken toward ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the region. He noted that the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the signing of a peace treaty, and the creation of a sustainable cooperation environment in the region are of great importance not only for the entire South Caucasus, but also for Europe, particularly for the development of trade and economic ties with Romania.

The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation on issues of mutual interest, organize reciprocal visits, and expand the exchange of experience.