New york: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Iraq Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid at the UN headquarters in New York. The meeting took place on September 23, as reported by APA.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the President of Iraq congratulated President Aliyev on the progress of the peace agenda between Armenia and Azerbaijan, particularly highlighting the initialing of an agreement in Washington aimed at normalizing relations between the two countries. President Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the congratulations and affirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to advancing the peace agenda. He also acknowledged the role of U.S. President Donald Trump in facilitating the agreement in Washington.
The meeting also revisited the Iraqi President’s visits to Azerbaijan and his meetings with President Aliyev. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress in bilateral relations. The discussion included the role of the Intergovernmental Commission in enhancing ties between Azerbaijan and Iraq, with a focus on cooperation in energy, tourism, and other sectors. Additionally, the leaders exchanged views on collaboration within international organizations such as the UN, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement.