Tijjani Muhammad-Bande: Azerbaijan plays active role within UN

Baku, October 24, AZERTAC “Azerbaijan plays an active role within the UN,” said President of the United Nations General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande as he met with Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov on the sidelines of the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Baku. The sides noted that Azerbaijan and the UN maintain successful cooperation, and also exchanged views over prospects of the relations. Highlighting the economic and social reforms in Azerbaijan, FM Mammadyarov briefed Tijjani Muhammad-Bande on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals at the national level. Elmar Mammadyarov noted that Azerbaijan is fully committed to the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and Azerbaijan signifies the role of taking concrete and practical steps to stimulate and promote cooperation and economic integration within South-South framework. Minister Elmar Mammadyarov also stressed that enhancing cooperation between the Non-Aligned Movement and G-77 will be considered by Azerbaijan during the chairmanship. President of the UN General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande congratulated the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the excellent organization, hospitality, and hosting of the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. The presentation by Azerbaijan its 2nd Voluntary National Report on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda was highly appreciated. The sides also discussed issues of mutual interest on the UN agenda.