No:544/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with Lord Ahmad, Minister of State for South Asia, Africa, the UN and Human Rights of the United Kingdom
23 September 2023 18:55
On 23 September 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Lord Ahmad, Minister of State for South Asia, Africa, the UN and Human Rights of the United Kingdom, 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.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to its relations with Great Britain, and that the recent intensification of political dialogue between the two countries will give impetus to the development of cooperation in economic, educational and other new areas. At the same time, he exchanged views with his British counterpart on the development of interparliamentary relations and the strengthening of cooperation between regional and international organizations.
The Minister provided his counterpart with detailed information about the current situation in the region, the tension created as a result of the military provocations of the so-called regime established by Armenia in the Garabagh region of Azerbaijan, as well as the purpose and results of the local anti-terror operations carried out.
It was stated that as a result of the anti-terror measures carried out against the Armenian armed forces that continued their presence contrary to the provisions of the Trilateral Statement of 10 November 2020, these armed formations, which posed a threat to peace and security in the region, were dissolved and disarmament work was launched.
It was stated that no harm was caused to civilians within the framework of the anti-terror measures carried out, and that all necessary measures had been taken in advance to ensure their security.
It was emphasized that the rights, freedoms and security of Armenian residents living in Garabagh will be ensured in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the international human rights mechanisms to which it is a party.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed the other side about Azerbaijan’s vision for establishing sustainable peace in the South Caucasus region and the practical steps taken in this direction, as well as the normalization agenda with Armenia and the reintegration process of residents of Armenian origin living in Garabagh.
During the meeting, an exchange of views was conducted on new areas of cooperation and other topics of mutual interest.
