Azerbaijani FM meets UN official for Africa [PHOTO]
By Trend
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov within his visit to Ethiopia has met with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Abdalla Hamdok, the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told Trend.
During the meeting, Abdalla Hamdok gave brief information on the
activities of the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the
projects implemented by this institution for Africa.
Elmar Mammadyarov noted that this year marks the 25th anniversary
of successful partnership between Azerbaijan and the UN, especially
noting that the support given to Azerbaijan in the first years of
independence by UN and its specialized agencies has been highly
appreciated.
Speaking about the achievements of Azerbaijan in the field of
poverty eradication, education, health, employment, youth and
sports policy, ASAN service experience and contributions to
regional cooperation, peace and prosperity, Mammadyarov briefed the
interlocutor on the steps taken to implement the United Nations
Sustainable Development goals at the national level.
Minister Mammadyarov said that Azerbaijan stands ready to share
the successful ASAN service experience with African countries and
noted that there has been a presentation of ASAN service in the
African Union.
Noting the special attention given by Azerbaijan to the problems of
the African continent while being the non-permanent member in the
UN Security Council for 2012-2013, Elmar Mammadyarov touched upon
humanitarian projects implemented by the Azerbaijan International
Development Agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Africa.
He also emphasized the importance of enhancing economic cooperation
between African countries and Azerbaijan.
The minister said that as a member of the UN Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC) in 2017-2019, Azerbaijan contributes to the UN's
activities in this sphere.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on cooperation
between Azerbaijan and the UN Economic Commission for Africa and
underlined the importance of South-South cooperation.
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