No:517/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha
20 September 2023 21:22
On 20 September 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha within the framework of the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
During the meeting, the existing cooperation agenda between Azerbaijan and the OIC, issues of preparation for the OIC Summit to be held in The Gambia at the end of the current year, as well as the current situation in the region were discussed.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke with satisfaction about the close cooperation established with the Organization since Azerbaijan became a member of the OIC, and in this regard, recalled with gratitude that the OIC has always proceeded from a just position regarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our country. In this direction, it was stated that the condemnation by the OIC of the illegal activity called “elections” by the so-called regime created by Armenia in the Garabagh region of Azerbaijan is commendable.
It was stated that during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), practical measures were taken towards the development of relations between NAM and the OIC, and that we believe it would be useful to determine the institutional framework of this partnership hereafter.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov also provided the other side with detailed information about the current situation in the region and the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
It was stated that the Armenian armed formations existing in the Garabagh region of Azerbaijan are the main source of threat to peace and stability in the region, and in this regard, local anti-terror measures were carried out in order to prevent possible provocations, as well as to ensure the security of our citizens. It was stated that the target of the measures carried out was illegal military formations and military infrastructure, that the civilian population was not targeted, and that all necessary measures were taken to ensure their security.
It was emphasized that any military presence remaining from the 30-year occupation period in the sovereign lands of Azerbaijan, contrary to national legislation and international law, is unacceptable, and in this regard, the measures taken by our side are directed at the withdrawal of these illegal forces and the dissolution of the so-called regime.
Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha stated that the OIC fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country, and noted that the efforts made towards establishing stability in the region have an important role in the process of building sustainable peace.
During the meeting, an exchange of views was also conducted on other issues of mutual interest.
