No:545/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Ahmed Attaf
23 September 2023 19:08
On 23 September 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Ahmed Attaf within the framework of his participation in the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
During the meeting, the importance attached to the development of relations between the two countries based on common historical, religious and cultural roots was emphasized, and prospects for the development of relations in the political, economic and humanitarian fields at the bilateral level, the importance of developing interparliamentary relations, and the significance of regular political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs were noted.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated his counterpart on Algeria’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2024-2025, and stated the importance of strengthening cooperation within the framework of international organizations.
The Minister also 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 measures taken by Azerbaijan, disarmament work is being carried out in relation to illegal Armenian armed formations that posed a threat to peace and security in the region. 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 all 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.
During the meeting, the other side was informed 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.
