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Azerbaijani FM: Eliminating OSCE Minsk Group will ensure efficiency of the Organization

Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

05 December 2024 19:34 (UTC +04:00)

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov attended and delivered a statement at the 31st Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council in Valletta, Malta, the Ministry noted on X, APA reports.

During his speech, Minister Bayramov reiterated the importance of respect and adherence to the fundamental norms, principles and commitments enshrined in the OSCE documents, starting from the Helsinki Final Act, that remain the bedrock of security and peace, as well as the basis for dialogue and cooperation.

Minister drew attention to erosion of multilateralism as a result of violations and selective application of international law, rising ethnic and religious intolerance, including Islamophobia in Europe.

Necessity of eliminating obsolete OSCE structures related to the former Minsk process to ensure efficiency of the Organization was brought to the attention.

Minister Bayramov also talked about successful outcomes of direct bilateral dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as ongoing challenges, including territorial claims in the Constitution of Armenia.

Foreign Minister called wider international community to refrain from provocative actions and fuelling tension in the region.