(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 29. Azerbaijan attaches
great importance to the interaction between our countries in the
Caspian Sea, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said addressing
the 6th Summit of the Heads of State of the Caspian
littoral states, Trend reports.
'The Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea signed in
Aktau in 2018 is of historic importance. The document crowned many
years of work and determined the legal status of the Caspian Sea.
Its early entry into force will create a solid legal basis for the
adoption of even more effective measures aimed at further
comprehensive interaction and cooperation between our states
The legal framework of cooperation among Caspian littoral states
is being strengthened. Agreements have been signed and entered into
force in the areas of security, hydrometeorology, transport,
conservation and rational use of aquatic biological resources,
prevention and elimination of emergency situations, as well as
other areas of mutual interest. New draft agreements on cooperation
have already been initiated. They are under consideration and will
be submitted for signing as soon as they are ready. Legally binding
agreements on the delimitation of the bottom of the Caspian Sea
have also been concluded in bilateral and trilateral formats.
Friendly and good neighborly relations, bilateral and multilateral
cooperation among Caspian littoral states, including those within
the framework of the UN, the OSCE, the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation, the Organization of Turkic States, the CIS and the
Economic Cooperation Organization are an important factor in
maintaining the stability and security of the Caspian Sea,' the
head of state said..
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