On December 23, Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, began a working visit to Serbia.

During the visit, he participated in and addressed the Meeting of Ambassadors of Serbia, at the invitation of the Serbian government. In his speech, Bayramov highlighted the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Serbia, emphasizing political, economic, energy, and humanitarian collaboration, as well as mutual approaches to shared challenges.

Bayramov outlined the nearly 30-year history of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have developed into a multi-faceted partnership. He discussed mechanisms such as the Strategic Partnership Council and the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, which have been instrumental in advancing bilateral ties. He also underlined Azerbaijan's role in European energy diversification and cooperation with Serbia on gas exports, as well as Azerbaijan's priorities in green energy, referencing initiatives like the Black Sea submarine energy cable project.

Bayramov provided details on Azerbaijan’s contributions to COP29, hosted in Baku, noting achievements in global climate finance, the Paris Agreement, and the Loss and Damage Fund. He compared Azerbaijan and Serbia's shared values and challenges, such as upholding sovereignty and avoiding reliance on foreign actors, while stressing mutual support for territorial integrity. The event was attended by Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić, Speaker of the Serbian Parliament Ana Brnabić, and other officials.

Bayramov also met Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić to discuss the Azerbaijan-Serbia partnership, including regional and international security. Both ministers praised bilateral relations and discussed energy security, trade, culture, and tourism, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation in international organizations and green energy initiatives. Bayramov briefed Đurić on Azerbaijan's post-conflict reconstruction in Karabakh, mine-clearance efforts, and the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process.

At a press conference, both ministers made statements on the outcomes of their discussions. Later, Bayramov met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, expressing satisfaction with the strategic partnership and mutual support for sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Vučić congratulated Azerbaijan on hosting COP29 and recalled his recent meeting with President Ilham Aliyev during the conference.

On his Facebook page, Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia, described his conversation with Jeyhun Bayramov as excellent and friendly. He stated that their discussions covered current geopolitical opportunities, regional developments, energy security, and bilateral relations between Serbia and Azerbaijan.

President Vučić expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan and President Ilham Aliyev for respecting Serbia's territorial integrity and sovereignty, emphasizing that Serbia remains a sincere friend and responsible partner. He noted that the talks included economic collaboration, cooperation in the military-industrial sector, and Azerbaijan's participation in Expo 2027.

Highlighting a significant development, Vučić mentioned plans for the joint construction of a gas-fired power plant near the city of Niš, which will serve as an additional electricity source for Serbia.

Bayramov also met Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vučević, where discussions focused on expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including energy, trade, tourism, and climate diplomacy. Both sides expressed interest in alternative energy projects and direct air transport links. Bayramov provided an update on Azerbaijan's reconstruction efforts in Karabakh and ongoing peace negotiations with Armenia.