Azerbaijan and Iraq may facilitate visa issuance to their citizens

The second consular consultations between the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs were held in Baghdad.

The Azerbaijani delegation was headed by head of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Emil Safarov, while the Iraqi delegation was led by head of the consular department of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Falah Abdulhassan.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for developing Azerbaijani-Iraqi consular cooperation, including visa facilitation for citizens of both countries. They also addressed protecting citizens’ rights and freedoms, providing consular assistance, and improving the bilateral legal framework in this area, Trend reported.

The delegations exchanged views on innovations in consular activities and highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation in migration, internal affairs, justice, legal assistance, and other related fields.