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Azerbaijan asks Russiaâ€™s support in elections for non-permanent seats at UN Security Council

13 July 2011 15:07 (UTC +04:00)

Minister said he had discussed it with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
â€œWe hope for the support of Russia as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. This support is very important,â€ he said.

Elmar Mammadyarov mentioned that Azerbaijan first put forward its candidacy for the non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council in the mid-90â€™s.
â€œThis year Azerbaijan is marking the 20th anniversary of its independence. We see ourselves as the regional leader. We feel support in the international organizations and comprehension of Azerbaijanâ€™s importance and role. In this regard an attempt to be elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council is a great experience. It once more confirms our independence and sovereignty and demonstrates that we can pursue an independent policy,â€ he said.