Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Alexander Zuev, acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT).
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that the meeting addressed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNOCT.
The participants also highlighted the significance of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku on October 27–29. They described it as an important international platform for discussing contemporary global challenges, promoting mutual understanding among cultures and religions, and strengthening peace and security.
The Baku Security Forum, held in Azerbaijan, was also noted for its role in developing cooperation against international terrorism, building confidence in the security field, and expanding the exchange of experience and information.
The sides exchanged views on plans to expand UNOCT’s presence in Azerbaijan. They said this could help strengthen the institutional foundations of cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNOCT and support international initiatives to combat terrorism.
Azerbaijan’s contributions to the fight against international terrorism and its commitment to developing cooperation with the United Nations and its specialized bodies in this area were highlighted.
Alexander Zuev briefed the meeting on UNOCT’s activities, coordination of global counterterrorism efforts, and key areas of cooperation with member states.
The meeting also covered other issues of mutual interest.
