No:183/26, Statement on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
24 April 2026 13:50
24 April is marked as the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
Azerbaijan, as one of the strongest supporters of multilateral diplomacy and cooperation and as an active member of the Global South, is always committed to contributing in this direction.
Among the numerous achievements gained by our country in the field of multilateral diplomacy and cooperation in recent years, successful chairmanships of such important institutions as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), and the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) can be noted.
The hosting by our country in 2026 of internationally significant events such as the World Urban Forum (WUF13), the Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank, World Environment Day (WED26), and the summit meeting of CICA heads of state and government once again demonstrates the importance attached to multilateral diplomacy and cooperation, as well as the growing prestige of Azerbaijan as a reliable partner at the international level.
Azerbaijan’s presidency of and hosting of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) has been engraved in the history of multilateral diplomacy as one of the most successful events. Azerbaijan continues to implement and advance the historically significant agreements reached at COP29, as well as to contribute to sustainable development and climate diplomacy, which have become one of the active areas of our foreign policy. It is envisaged that in 2026, our country will host the Regional Climate Week for the first time.
At the same time, the importance of the city of Baku as a significant center for multilateral diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation is increasing. In the past few years alone, decisions have been made on locating such structures as the headquarters of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization and the Clean Energy Center of the Economic Cooperation Organization in Baku. In addition, during the conference held in Istanbul in April of the current year, a historic decision was adopted on the establishment of the headquarters of the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network in Baku as well.
Azerbaijan also advocates fair geographical representation in international organizations. Along with demonstrating a principled position in this direction, special importance is attached to the representation of the Republic of Azerbaijan and its citizens in the elected bodies of international organizations. In 2025 alone, a successful result was ensured on our candidacies to 14 important international bodies.
Azerbaijan will continue to contribute to peace, security and prosperity at both the international and regional levels through its active participation in multilateral diplomacy and formats.