BAKU, October 30. /Dunyo IA/.   Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan hosted the fourth round of consular consultations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, during which the parties reviewed issues regarding the protection of citizens' rights and the expansion of cooperation between the competent authorities of the two countries, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Participants discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between the consular services, paying special attention to protecting the rights and legitimate interests of the citizens of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

Negotiation agenda also included issues of migration, justice, the exchange of statistical data and the improvement of the legal framework. The parties emphasized the importance of strengthening direct contacts between relevant agencies.

Heads of the consular services noted the achieved level of strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries, as well as the need for further development of friendly ties and practical interaction between the ministries of foreign affairs.

As part of the visit, delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan met with compatriots residing in Azerbaijan. Consular service representatives addressed and clarified pressing issues concerning Uzbek citizenship, migration, employment and education.