No:314/25, Press release on the meetings of the Senior Officials Committee and the Special Working Group held within the framework of Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
21 July 2025 22:22
On 21 July, meetings of the Senior Officials Committee and the Special Working Group of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) were held under the Chairmanship of the Republic of Azerbaijan at the new administrative building of the CICA Secretariat in the city of Astana.
Within the framework of the Committee meeting, views were exchanged on key areas of cooperation among CICA member states. In this context, Azerbaijan’s active role during its Chairmanship of CICA under the theme “Stronger CICA: digitalization, connectivity, and sustainable development in Asia,” as well as its practical and result-oriented initiatives, were highly appreciated by member states.
Progress achieved in implementing the Chairmanship’s priorities—strengthening the institutional capacity of CICA, enhancing the effectiveness of sectoral cooperation and confidence-building measures, and expanding cooperation with international organizations—was reviewed, and the steps taken by Azerbaijan during its seven-month Chairmanship were commended.
During the event, the annual implementation of confidence-building measures in the environmental dimension was also reviewed. Member states were informed about actions undertaken to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection within the CICA area. The historic outcomes achieved under Azerbaijan’s COP29 Chairmanship were appreciated.
At the Committee meeting, relevant decisions were also adopted on the establishment of the CICA Women’s Council and the Financial Summit, initiatives advanced under Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship.
In addition, views were exchanged on other issues of mutual interest within the CICA framework.
