Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for the Republic of Azerbaijan, Gulam Isaczai
At the meeting, the UN Resident Coordinator Gulam Isaczai presented a copy of his credentials to the Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov.
Congratulating the UN Resident Coordinator on his appointment, Minister Elmar Mammadyarov expressed his hope that he would contribute to further development of relations between Azerbaijan and UN. Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stressed that the cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNDP is successfully developing.
Gulam Isaczai noting that the UNDP is interested in development of cooperation with Azerbaijan added that he would spare no efforts to contribute to strengthening of ties between Azerbaijan and UN. He also mentioned the successful experiences of “ANAMA” and “ASAN” Services of Azerbaijan, which other countries can also be benefited.
Informing his interlocutor about the large-scale energy and transport projects implemented with Azerbaijan's initiative and participation in recent years, Elmar Mammadyarov briefed about the recent steps which carried out for the realization of East- West and North – South transportation corridors.
Gulam Isaczai mentioned that the UN stands ready to provide its technical support for the realization of these transportation corridors.
Sides also exchanged views on issues of mutual concern.