No:152/23, Press release on the meetings held within the framework of Deputy Minister Fariz Rzayev’s working visit to Mauritania
17 March 2023 22:21
On 16-17 March 2023, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Fariz Rzayev paid a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to participate in the 49th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Within the framework of the visit, Deputy Minister Fariz Rzayev held bilateral meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritania Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso Ragnaghnewendé Olivia Rouamba, Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security Yerlan Baidaulet, Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa Al Harthy, as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia Abshir Omar Huruse.
During the meetings, prospects for bilateral cooperation, as well as cooperation issues within the framework of international organizations, including the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), were discussed. The importance of increasing the intensity of high-level official contacts and bilateral political consultations was emphasized.
The other sides were informed about the initiatives put forward by Azerbaijan within the framework of its NAM Chairmanship, dedicated to the issue of post-pandemic global recovery.
The Deputy Minister appreciated the continued support shown for Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during our country’s membership.
During the meetings, detailed information was provided on Armenia’s aggression against Azerbaijan for nearly 30 years, the current state of the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the post-conflict period, as well as Armenia’s provocations and mine threats in the region.
The restoration and reconstruction works carried out by the Government of Azerbaijan in the liberated territories, as well as transport and communication projects implemented in the region at the initiative and with the participation of Azerbaijan, were noted, and it was emphasized that there are cooperation opportunities in these directions.