Azerbaijani FM reaffirms NAM's determination to work for multipolar world
By Trend
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov made a statement on behalf of
the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at a video conference dedicated to
the opening ceremony of the International Year of Peace and Trust,
Trend reports citing Azerbaijani Foreign
Ministry.
In his speech, the Minister thanked Turkmenistan for this important
initiative and welcomed the adoption of UN General Assembly
Resolution 73/338 dated September 12, 2019.
It was noted that promoting and sustaining international peace is a
key issue to the Non-Aligned Movement, and the heads of state and
government reaffirmed the validity of the goals and principles of
the UN Charter, as well as the norms and principles of
international law, which are indispensable in preserving and
promoting of peace and security, the rule of law, economic
development and social progress and all human rights for all at the
18th Summit held in Baku in October 2019.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov reaffirmed the importance of the
Non-Aligned Movement member states' contribution to the promotion
of dialogue, tolerance, mutual respect, understanding and
acceptance at the regional and international levels, and the fight
against radicalism, extremism and hate speech. In this regard, the
Non-Aligned Movement welcomed the adoption of UN General Assembly
Resolution 74/23 which highlighted the importance of interreligious
and intercultural dialogue and its valuable contribution to
promoting social cohesion, peace and development, as well as the
culture of tolerance and respect among individuals, societies and
nations.
The determination of the Non-Aligned Movement to work for a
multipolar world through the strengthening of the United Nations
and multilateral processes, which are indispensable for the
interests of our nations and humanity as a whole, was
expressed.
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