BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 24. Baku is
strengthening its role as a global center for diplomacy and
international cooperation, the statement of Azerbaijan's MFA reads
on the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and
Diplomacy for Peace, observed on April 24, Trend reports.


The MFA highlighted that Azerbaijan, as a steadfast supporter of
multilateral diplomacy and an active member of the Global South,
remains committed to advancing international cooperation
initiatives.


The country’s recent achievements in multilateral diplomacy
include its successful chairmanships of prominent organizations
such as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), the Conference on
Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), the
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP),
and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC).


The statement further noted that Azerbaijan’s hosting of major
international events—including the World Urban Forum (WUF13),
commemorative meetings for the 10th anniversary of the Islamic
Development Bank (IsDB), World Environment Day (WED26), and the
CICA Heads of State and Government Summit in 2026—demonstrates the
country’s growing international stature and its commitment to
multilateral engagement.


Azerbaijan’s chairmanship and organization of the Conference of
the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (COP29) was recognized as one of the most successful in the
history of multilateral diplomacy. The country continues to
implement the key agreements adopted at COP29, contributing
significantly to sustainable development and climate diplomacy,
which have emerged as central pillars of its foreign policy.
Azerbaijan is also scheduled to host a Regional Climate Week for
the first time.


Furthermore, Baku’s status as a hub for dialogue and cooperation
continues to expand. In recent years, decisions have been taken to
establish the headquarters of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth
Organization and the ECO Clean Energy Center in the city. More
recently, a decision adopted at a conference in Istanbul has paved
the way for the establishment of the headquarters of the
Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network in Baku, further
enhancing the city’s global diplomatic profile.


Azerbaijan also advocates for equitable geographical
representation within international organizations, placing
particular emphasis on the participation of its citizens in elected
positions within such bodies. In 2025 alone, Azerbaijan secured
successful outcomes in 14 international nominations.


The statement concluded by reaffirming Azerbaijan’s continued
commitment to promoting peace, security, and prosperity at both
regional and global levels through its active engagement in
multilateral diplomacy.


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