No:721/23, Press release on the participation and speech of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov at the informal meeting of foreign ministers of GUAM
12 December 2023 14:10
On 12 December 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov participated and delivered a speech at the informal meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development (GUAM) within the framework of his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted that, against the backdrop of existing security problems in the world, including in the GUAM region, the Organization can play an important role as a platform towards sustainable peacebuilding and development. In this regard, the importance of respect for common commitments, as well as the norms of international law, was emphasized.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted that our country supports the resolution of the situation around Ukraine within the framework of the norms of international law, including the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, highlighting that Azerbaijan will chair GUAM starting from 2024, noted that during our country’s chairmanship, Azerbaijan will spare no effort towards promoting cooperation among member states within the framework of the Organization in political, security, economic, trade, transport, connectivity, humanitarian, tourism and other fields.
In particular, the importance of using the potential of the countries of the region in the field of transport and connectivity, and in this regard, advancing the GUAM Transport Corridor project and turning it into an important part of the East-West transport corridor, was emphasized.
It was stated that Azerbaijan will host the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) next year, and in this regard, the organization of a GUAM event within the framework of COP29 is also planned.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, noting that a historic opportunity has emerged for peace and development in the South Caucasus region in the post-conflict period, stated that the restoration by Azerbaijan of its full sovereignty over its internationally recognized territories is one of the important developments in the course of the peace process.
Extensive information was provided about our country’s restoration and reconstruction, as well as peace efforts.
During the meeting, decisions were also approved on the transfer of GUAM chairmanship to Azerbaijan for 2024, GUAM’s budget for 2024 and other issues.
