Future cooperation between Azerbaijan and Serbia was discussed within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission

Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Co-Chairman of the Inter-Governmental Commission between Azerbaijan and Serbia Sahil Babayev and Minister of Labor, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs of Serbia, Co-Chairman of the same Commission Nikola Selakovic had a meeting in video conference format.

S. Babayev congratulated his colleague N. Selakovich on his re-appointment as co-chairman of the Commission. He emphasized that as a result of the efforts of the heads of state of Azerbaijan and Serbia, the relations of the two countries have risen to the level of strategic partnership.

As an indicator of the constant expansion of relations, it was reported that there was a 27.51 percent increase in trade turnover in the 10 months of this year. The importance of cooperation documents signed in the past period in the upward development of our relations was discussed. Also, the importance of the Agreement on social security signed between the Government of Azerbaijan and the Government of Serbia last month in terms of ensuring the pension rights of the citizens of both countries was emphasized.

Information was given on the reforms in the field of labor, employment, social protection, DOST concept, and the successes achieved in the direction of automation of state social services in Azerbaijan. Prospects of future cooperation in these areas were discussed.

Issues related to the agenda of bilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and Serbia were reviewed. Expansion of cooperation in the field of energy based on new projects, promotion of agriculture, transport, labor and social protection, culture, ICT, tourism, education, mutual investments, etc. ideas were exchanged on the development of relations in the fields.

Issues related to the agenda of the 7th session of the Intergovernmental Commission to be held in Serbia were also discussed.