The Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process Ministerial Conference is an important regional platform for political dialogue and close regional cooperation to promote stability, peace and prosperity in the Heart of Asia region and expansion of ties with all regions of Afghanistan, Hikmat Hajiyev, spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, told Trend on November 30.

A meeting of senior officials within the framework of the Istanbul Process project was held in the Azerbaijani capital Baku on Wednesday.

A meeting of Senior Officials under ""Istanbul Process: New Agenda for Regional Cooperation in the Heart of Asia" commenced on Wednesday in Azerbaijan`s capital Baku.