BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 7. Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov addressed the Informal
Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of
Turkic States, Trend reports, citing the Azerbaijani Foreign
Ministry.
In his speech Minister Bayramov emphasized the growing
importance of solidarity, coordination, and strategic vision among
our countries amid rising geopolitical tensions and global
uncertainty.
He has highlighted the significant progress of the OTS in
strengthening political dialogue, expanding economic partnerships,
and advancing regional connectivity across the Turkic world.
Minister raised serious concerns over the escalating security
environment, including recent military developments in the Middle
East, and strongly condemned the rocket launch targeting the
territory of Türkiye as well as Iran’s drone attacks against
Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Azerbaijan’s principled support for a just and lasting
settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on
international law and the two-state solution was also
reaffirmed.
Minister also touched upon the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process,
reiterating Azerbaijan’s commitment to normalization and lasting
peace in the South Caucasus following the Washington Summit of 8
August 2025, and reiterated the elimination of territorial claims
against Azerbaijan that remain enshrined in Armenia’s constitution
for the full normalization of relations and sustainable peace.
Minister has outlined Azerbaijan’s priorities as Chair of the
OTS, including strengthening institutional capacity, advancing the
OTS+ format for cooperation with external partners, and promoting
upcoming initiatives and events, such as the Second Meeting of the
Prime Ministers/Vice Presidents of the OTS, 100th anniversary of
the historic First Turcological Congress and etc., aimed at
deepening cooperation across the Turkic world.
