BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 18. On April 18, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov participated and delivered a speech at the informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held within the framework of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Trend reports via the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
The minister positively assessed the regular holding of informal meetings of the Council of Foreign Ministers, emphasizing the importance of this format for open and effective discussion of issues on the organization’s agenda, as well as for exchanging views on rapidly changing global and regional processes.
It was stressed that in the current period, when profound transformation processes are taking place in the international relations system, geopolitical fragmentation is intensifying, uncertainty in global governance is increasing, and conflicts and crises are expanding in various regions, the role of the OTS is becoming even more relevant.
It was noted that the strength of the OTS is reflected in its unity, common values, and shared vision, and confidence was expressed that further expansion of cooperation will further strengthen the organization’s role in addressing regional and global challenges.
At the meeting, in the context of recent developments in the Middle East, the impact of the crisis on regional security, global and regional supply chains, as well as economic and investment relations was discussed.
The importance of real and sustainable strategies was emphasized to ensure that the progress achieved through ceasefire and mediation efforts leads to lasting peace.
During the meeting, views were exchanged on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
