No:727/23, Press release on the speech of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov at the 47th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
15 December 2023 16:18
On 15 December 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov delivered a speech at the 47th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), held in a video-conference format.
Congratulating the brotherly Republic of Türkiye, which chaired BSEC during 2023, on its successful and dynamic chairmanship, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that Türkiye’s efforts in this direction towards transforming BSEC into an Organization focused on practical cooperation and concrete projects are commendable.
During the speech, the importance of finalizing the Economic Agenda of BSEC, which will determine its priorities for the coming years, especially activities towards expanding transport and connectivity, was emphasized.
It was emphasized that our country is taking practical steps in the field of developing transport and communications in the region, and that the work carried out in this direction would, in turn, also contribute to expanding the capabilities of the Middle Corridor. In this field, it was highlighted that we are working closely with partners from Central Asia and the Black Sea regions towards the digitalization of transit flows, as well as the implementation of the “Digital Silk Way” project.
Speaking about the importance of expanding the Southern Gas Corridor project in the field of energy security, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that the development of the “green energy” field is our priority in this direction.
Noting that our country will host the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — COP29 next year, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that our country will mobilize all its efforts to ensure that the aforementioned event contributes to preventing global climate change.
Informing the participants about the current situation in the region in the post-conflict period and the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted that favorable conditions have now emerged in the region for peacebuilding, as well as opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation within the framework of the Organization. It was once again emphasized that our country is determined to advance the normalization and peace process with Armenia.
