Awaza:Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov attended and addressed a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Foreign Ministers during his visit to Turkmenistan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Bayramov stressed the importance of mutual respect, predictability, and adherence to international law as essential elements for regional stability, security, and sustainable development amid global turbulence.
He highlighted the 35th anniversary of the CIS, underscoring its role as a platform for equal dialogue and cooperative multilateral engagement. The minister also emphasized deepening humanitarian ties, referencing the 2027-2028 Action Plan with over 200 planned events, and praised the CIS Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation on its 20th anniversary for supporting more than 1,000 projects.
Bayramov noted Azerbaijan’s contributions to regional cultural and youth interactions, citing the 3rd CIS Games and cultural initiatives in Lachin, designated as the ‘CIS Cultural Capital 2025.’ He also pointed to positive trade dynamics with CIS countries and stressed the mutual interest in enhancing economic partnerships and joint ventures.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Minister elaborated on the country’s expanding role in regional and international transport logistics through significant infrastructure investments and the development of key transport corridors. He concluded by reaffirming Azerbaijan’s commitment to good-neighborly relations and expressed his best wishes for Uzbekistan’s upcoming chairmanship of the CIS.