Jeyhun Bayramov Meets Acting UN Deputy Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism
On October 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov received Aleksandr Zuyev, Acting Deputy Secretary-General for the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT).
Operativ Media reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the current status and prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT).
The meeting also highlighted the significance of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku on October 27–29. It was emphasized that the forum serves as an important international platform for discussing contemporary global challenges, promoting mutual understanding among cultures and religions, and strengthening peace and security.
In addition, the importance of the Baku Security Forum held in the country was underscored in terms of advancing cooperation in combating international terrorism, building trust in the security domain, and expanding the exchange of experience and information.
During the meeting, the officials also exchanged views on plans to expand the representation of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism in Azerbaijan. It was emphasized that this step could contribute to strengthening the institutional framework of cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNOCT and supporting international counter-terrorism initiatives.
Azerbaijan's contributions to the fight against international terrorism and the importance it attaches to developing cooperation with the UN and its specialized agencies in this field were brought to attention.
Aleksandr Zuyev provided information on the activities of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, the coordination of global counter-terrorism efforts, and the main areas of cooperation with member states.
Other matters of mutual interest were also discussed during the meeting.
