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A protocol of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of GUAM, a group of Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova, has been adopted during its 23rd session in New-York, AzerTag state news agency reported.

The document emphasized loyalty to the organization of the norms and principles of international law, charters of UN and GUAM.

The document highlighted the importance of resolving conflicts on the basis of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of internationally recognized borders of countries.

The ministers also discussed relations of GUAM with international organizations and states, as well practical issues.

GUAM was established in 1997 during the EU presidential summit in Strasbourg. In 1999, Uzbekistan joined the organization, but withdrew four years later. The basic priorities of the organization include the strengthening of the values of democracy, the rule of law, human rights and freedoms, stability and security, combating international terrorism, aggressive separatism, extremism and transnational organized crime, deepening of the European integration and achievement of sustainable development and well-being of the member nations.

GUAM is an open organization, and any country sharing its purposes and principles may join it.