The Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs , had a bilateral meeting with Ms. Victoria Romero, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of Mexico to the Republic of Azerbaijan on March 5, 2024, Bahar Muradova.

Welcoming the guests, the Chairperson of the Committee expressed her gratitude for the initiative of the meeting.

Speaking about the active role of women in social and political life, Ms. B. Muradova drew attention to their activity in the Presidential elections held in the country a short time ago.

Talking about the issues related to the activities of the State Committee, the chairperson noted that defining the policy related to family, women's and children's issues as a whole, coordinating the work between the institutions authorized to implement this policy, protecting the vulnerable group and their rights is the main part of our agenda.

Ambassador Mrs. Victoria Romero, who expressed her gratitude to the Chairman of the Committee for the warm welcome, said that the role of women in all spheres of Azerbaijani society is increasing. Noting that throughout history both Azerbaijan and Mexico have attached special importance to the protection of women's rights, the Ambassador emphasized the importance of continuing efforts related to the role of women.

The meeting continued with the discussion of the current situation of women's rights in both countries, as well as possible opportunities for cooperation.