No:553/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with Yuri Kim, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs of the United States
28 September 2023 12:03
On 28 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov received Yuri Kim, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs of the United States, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, the current situation in the region after Azerbaijan’s anti-terror measures, as well as issues of humanitarian assistance, were discussed.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that ending the presence of illegal Armenian armed forces, which constituted the main threat in the region, will serve peace and stability.
Information was provided to the other side about the disarmament process, the measures implemented by our country to meet the needs of Armenian residents, and the negotiations conducted on the reintegration of Armenian residents.
It was stated that the smear campaign currently ongoing against Azerbaijan has no basis, and that Azerbaijan poses no threat to Armenian residents. It was stated that the allegations voiced against Azerbaijan are groundless, and that in order to prove this, Azerbaijan is ready to organize a visit of UN bodies to the Garabagh region of Azerbaijan under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator in our country.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that despite all efforts carried out by our country through engaged international partners, the Armenian side continues to obstruct the peace process. It was emphasized that Azerbaijan is interested in the peace process with Armenia on the basis of mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.
During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
