No:526/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with representatives of the Coalition of Jewish Organizations
21 September 2023 04:48
On 20 September 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with representatives of the Coalition of Jewish Organizations (CoJO) within the framework of his working visit to New York to participate in the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
During the meeting, the current state of cooperation with Jewish organizations based in the United States, its prospects and new cooperation opportunities, as well as the current situation in our region, were discussed.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that Azerbaijan has traditional friendly relations with Jewish communities around the world, and noted that our country is interested in further strengthening these ties and implementing new cooperation projects. At the same time, satisfaction was expressed with the high-level development of Azerbaijan’s relations with American Jewish organizations, and it was noted that the Jewish community of Azerbaijan has lived peacefully in our country for years and has been closely integrated into our society.
The Minister also noted that tolerance and multiculturalism have historically existed in Azerbaijan, that representatives of various confessions live peacefully side by side in our country in an atmosphere of peace and security, that numerous synagogues, schools and cultural centers operate, and that confessional diversity occupies a special place in the social life of our country.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed the representatives of CoJO about the latest situation in the region and the local anti-terror operation launched by Azerbaijan, and presented the factors that necessitated this operation, emphasizing the role of CoJO in conveying the truths about our region to the American public.
During the meeting, the sides also discussed prospects for the development of Azerbaijan-US relations and other issues of mutual interest.
