Baku seeks Islamic states’ backing for UN SC non-permanent seat
BAKU – Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has attended Group meeting of Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in New York on Tuesday as a part of his US visit.
Mammadyarov noted Azerbaijan seeks a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2012-2013s and called on the OIC members to support Azerbaijan`s bid in the elections scheduled for October.
Azerbaijan`s role in the region, as well as in realization of energy and transportation projects was noted in the meeting. The speakers underlined as part of the Islamic world, Azerbaijan contributes to inter-civilization dialogue.
Mammadyarov briefed the participants on the negotiations process to settle Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
The Azeri minister expressed regret over the fact that Armenia doesn’t honor UN Security Council`s four resolutions on unconditional withdrawal of the Armenian armed forces from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
Mammadyarov has also met with Permanent Representatives of the League of Arab States to the United Nations. He called on the League of Arab States members to support Azerbaijan`s nomination for UN Security Council non-permanent membership.
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