BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Azerbaijan’s
standing on the international stage has grown significantly in
recent years, Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd session of the
United Nations General Assembly, told Trend on the sidelines of the 13th Baku Global
Forum on "Bridging Divides in a World in Transition."
According to him, the forum brings together prominent
politicians and public figures with extensive experience and
knowledge. “The discussions here are substantive and very
interesting,” he noted.
Lajčák emphasized that an important feature of the forum is the
participation of representatives from different countries and
continents, which allows for diverse perspectives to be heard and
for a genuine discussion to take place.
“This is not a closed ‘echo chamber,’ but a platform for a
genuine exchange of views. Furthermore, the organization of the
event is impeccable,” Lajčák said.
Commenting on cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United
Nations, the diplomat noted that the republic is highly respected
on the international stage.
“Azerbaijan is a highly respected country with which every
international organization and state seeks to maintain good
relations,” Lajčák noted.
According to him, Azerbaijan has also played a constructive role
within the UN system, and the country’s standing and respect within
the UN and on the international stage in general have grown
significantly in recent years.
