(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has discussed
multidimensional cooperation, as well as regional situation with
foreign colleagues on the margins of the 77th UN General Assembly
in New York, Azernews reports, citing the ministry.
International Crisis Group
During the meeting with International Crisis Group President and
CEO Dr. Comfort Ero in New York, Bayramov spoke about Azerbaijan's
efforts to restore regional peace and stability following the
44-day war, as well as rehabilitation and reconstruction work being
carried out in the liberated lands. The sides exchanged views on a
regional peace proposal and stability.
Bayramov emphasized that, despite Armenia's recent provocations,
Azerbaijan remains committed to the peace negotiations to take the
process ahead.
At the meeting, issues related to the reports, compiled by the
International Crisis Group on Azerbaijan, were brought to the
attention of the opposite side, and the group's concerns on a
number of issues were addressed.
North Macedonia
Bayramov and his North Macedonian counterpart Dimitar Kovacevski
discussed the Azerbaijani-North Macedonian bilateral relations and
the regional situation in New York.
Bayramov expressed his pleasure with Azerbaijani and North
Macedonian cordial relations. Azerbaijan's efforts in the energy
sector, as well as future plans, were brought to the attention of
the opposite side.
The minister gave detailed information about the 30-year-long
occupation of Azerbaijani territories by Armenia, which ended in
the 2020 second Karabakh war, as well as the destruction of cities
and villages in Karabakh, including the new regional situation that
has emerged after the 44-day war, the work done by the country to
implement the trilateral statements, as well as the latest
provocations (September 12-13, 2022) committed by Armenian on the
state border.
Kovacevski expressed his interest in the deepening of relations
between the two nations, emphasizing the need for institutional
interactions. The importance of Azerbaijan's contribution to
Europe's energy security was stressed.
The parties also addressed collaboration within the OSCE and
other international organizations, as well as other areas of mutual
interest.
Poland
Bayramov and his Polish counterpart, the acting chairman of the
OSCE Zbigniew Rau, discussed cooperation within the framework of
the organization on the sidelines of the 77th UNGA session on
September 22.
The sides exchanged views on regional and international security
issues, as well as on Armenia's constant provocations, causes for
and consequences of the recent tensions in the region.
Serbia
Similarly, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met his
Serbian counterpart Nikola Selakovic in the same venue.
'Glad to meet with FM of Serbia Nikola Selakovic and discuss the
issues on the agenda of friendship and strategic partnership
between Azerbaijan and Serbia, cooperation with international
organizations, as well as regional security,' Bayramov tweeted.
Venezuela
Bayramov and his Venezuelan counterpart Carlos Rafael Faria
Tortosa discussed the Azerbaijani-Venezuelan relations, as well as
the perspectives and cooperation within Azerbaijan's chairmanship
in the Non-Aligned Movement on the margins of the 77th UNGA
session.
The meeting also focused on other multilateral platforms, as
well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Bayramov also attended an official reception organized by US
President Joe Biden in New York.
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