BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 6. Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov received the
newly appointed Resident Coordinator of the United Nations (UN) in
Azerbaijan Dmitry Shlapachenko.
The Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Azerbaijan reported on this.
During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on the
current agenda of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UN,
partnership prospects, as well as regional and international
security issues.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted that long-term and fruitful
cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UN is successfully
developing in various directions. It was noted that next year will
mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of cooperation
between Azerbaijan and the UN, and this significant date creates
important opportunities for further strengthening the
partnership.
The parties emphasized the active role of our country in
contributing to the solution of global challenges and noted that
Azerbaijan has successfully hosted a number of important
international events in recent years, in particular, the high-level
organization of COP29 and the World Urban Forum, which is an
indicator of the importance attached to multilateral cooperation.
In this context, it was noted that the signing of the Framework
Document on Cooperation for Sustainable Development covering
2026-2030 has formed a new stage of cooperation with the UN system.
At the same time, it was brought to attention that Azerbaijan will
host a number of international events in the future.
The meeting discussed the role of Azerbaijan as a reliable
bridge between Europe and Asia, the projects implemented to expand
transport and communication links, the growing importance of the
Middle Corridor, as well as the development of cooperation with the
countries of Central Asia, including new opportunities emerging
within the framework of the "C6" cooperation format.
Touching on regional security issues, the minister provided
information on the realities that emerged in the region during the
post-conflict period, large-scale restoration and reconstruction
work in the liberated territories, and measures taken to ensure the
safe and dignified return of former internally displaced persons to
their homelands.
Speaking about the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, the
minister emphasized the importance of using existing opportunities
to ensure sustainable peace.
The Minister wished the other party success in their activities.
The new UN Resident Coordinator Dmitry Shlapachenko expressed his
satisfaction with working in Azerbaijan and said that the UN is
interested in further developing cooperation with the country in
all areas and strengthening partnership in the implementation of
the Sustainable Development Goals.
During the meeting, views were also exchanged on other bilateral
and regional issues of mutual interest.
