BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 30. Azerbaijan’s
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received Jin-Hyun Paik, a
candidate for the position of judge of the International Court of
Justice (ICJ) from the Republic of Korea, and discussed cooperation
within international organizations, Trend reports via Azerbaijani MFA.
During the talks, the parties exchanged views on the activities
of international organizations, including matters related to the
upcoming ICJ judicial elections.
Jin-Hyun Paik provided detailed information on his professional
background, experience in international law, and the priorities he
intends to advance at the ICJ.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized Azerbaijan’s strong
commitment to the rule of international law, multilateral
cooperation, and the strengthening of international judicial
institutions. He noted that Azerbaijan adopts a comprehensive
approach to ICJ elections and carefully assesses the professional
qualifications of candidates.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on regional
security issues, including the current situation in the South
Caucasus region.
The parties further discussed other issues of mutual
interest.
