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Elmar Maharram oglu Mammadyarov

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first: 2005-09-24
most recent: 2019-09-24
sittings or episodes: 10
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“We call upon the parties to create the conditions conducive to the resumption of negotiations. In that regard, we share the concerns of the international community over settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories, which places a tremendous burden on civilians, seriously obstructs the peace process and, what is even more dangerous, threatens the two-State solution and the emergence of a viable Palestinian State. We reiterate our support for Palestine’s application for admission to membership in the United Nations and look forward to a solution to that issuebased on international law. Azerbaijan also remains deeply concerned about the escalation of violence and the worsening socioeconomic and humanitarian situation in Syria.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In that regard, Azerbaijan highly appreciates the principled stance of Member States, as expressed in various forums, including the most recent summits of NATO, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement, on issues of vital importance to our country and pertaining to its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We count on the continued resolve of the international community to defend the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and on its strong solidarity with the just position of Azerbaijan. We would like to express our concern over the situation with regard to the Middle East peace process, which has been at a standstill with no substantive progress towards the resumption of direct talks between the parties.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Armenia’s implementation of its obligation to withdraw its armed forces from the territory of Azerbaijan and to resolve outstanding issues of State responsibility for acts deemed wrongful under international law cannot be made contingent on addressing the aggressor’s unlawful and unacceptable claims. The fact that the situation has remained unresolved for so long does not speak well for the strength and efficiency of the international organizations that are deaing with the issue. It is obvious that the primary role in the resolution of the conflict lies with the States concerned. At the same time, when it comes to principles, it is everyone’s duty to defend them.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The achievement of peace, security, stability and confidence therefore depends first and foremost on the removal of the consequences of Armenia’s illegal use of force. That will ensure that the occupation of the territories of Azerbaijan is at an end and that the right of internally displaced Azerbaijani persons to return to their homes and recover their property and possessions will be implemented. That is what international law and the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions require, which means that this condition cannot be subject to compromise or used as a bargaining chip in the conflict settlement process.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Schools, universities and streets are named after them and monuments are erected in their honour. War criminals who proudly avow their role in the mass killing of Azerbaijani civilians are reincarnated as highly placed politicians, military commanders and public figures. Armenia must finally realize that the irresponsible and provocative policy of territorial claims, animosity and hatred towards neighbouring countries and nations based on historical, cultural, racial and religious prejudices has no chance of success. The earlier it grasps that fact, the sooner our countries will be able to reach mutual understanding and enjoy peace, stability and cooperation. It is clear that both the conflict-settlement process and its outcome must be consistent with international law.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“However, those proposals have so far been blocked by the authorities in Yerevan. Moreover, the aggressive rhetoric of Armenia’s leadership and its blatant promotion of odious ideas of racial superiority, ethnic and religious incompatibility and hatred towards Azerbaijan and other neighbouring nations only deepen mistrust and make more elusive the prospect of a speedy negotiated settlement. The situation is further complicated by Armenia’s irresponsible and unacceptable behaviour in the highly sensitive domain of justice and reconciliation. The perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including acts of genocide against the Azerbaijani people, not only remain unpunished in Armenia but are even promoted, venerated and officially rewarded with the title of hero.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Additionally, regular ceasefire violations and deliberate attacks by the armed forces of Armenia against the inhabitants of towns and villages in Azerbaijan along the front line and the border between the two States have become more frequent and violent in recent times, resulting in the killing and injuring of many Azerbaijani civilians. We have no doubt that the Azerbaijani and Armenian communities of Nagorno Karabakh will one day live side by side in peace and dignity in that region of Azerbaijan. It is therefore essential and vital to continue efforts for peace and coexistence between the two communities. Azerbaijan considers that an important part of the whole reconciliation process and has therefore accepted invitations from a number of European non-governmental organizations to hold intercommunal meetings.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Attempts by the Armenian side to misinterpret the norms and principles of international law and its insistence on unrealistic annexationist claims, which Azerbaijan will never accept, speak to the real intentions of Armenia’s leadership and represent an open challenge to the conflict settlement process, as well as a serious threat to international and regional peace and security. In f lagrant violation of the United Nations Charter, Armenia continues to use force to maintain its occupation of the Nagorno Karabakh region and seven other districts of Azerbaijan, as well as to prevent internally displaced Azerbaijani persons from returning to their homes. It is attempting to alter the demographic balance in the occupied territories and to remove any signs of their Azerbaijani cultural and historical roots.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Without prejudice to its rights under the United Nations Charter, in particular those set forth in Article 51, Azerbaijan embarked on and remains committed to the conflict settlement process, confident that it will lead to the end of the illegal Armenian occupation, ensure the return of forcibly displaced people to their homes and guarantee the peaceful coexistence of the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in the Nagorno Karabakh region within the Republic of Azerbaijan.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Not a single Azerbaijani historic or cultural monument has been left undamaged, and no sacred site has escaped desecration in either the occupied territories or in Armenia. We sincerely believe that there is no alternative to peace, stability and mutually beneficial regional cooperation. As a country suffering from the occupation of its territories and the forcible displacement of hundreds of thousands of its citizens, Azerbaijan is the most interested party in the earliest possible negotiated settlement of the conflict.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world continue to suffer from aggression, military occupation, ethnic cleansing and a prevailing culture of impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. The ongoing armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues to represent a serious threat and challenge to international and regional peace and security. The conflict has led to the occupation of almost 20 per cent of the territory of Azerbaijan and has turned more than one million people in the country into internally displaced persons or refugees. The war has also led to the deaths and wounding of thousands of Azerbaijanis, including women, the elderly and children. In addition, the aggression against Azerbaijan has severely damaged the country in socioeconomic terms.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We look forward to further initiatives on the topic in the General Assembly and the Security Council with a view to contributing to the development and implementation of comprehensive peace strategies within specific frameworks that provide that dispute settlement and conflict resolution must be based on respect for the rule of law and for justice. The world continues to face persistent, grave and systematic violations of the fundamental norms and principles of international law. There are still instances where archaic patterns of the use of force against the territorial integrity and political independence of States are used to achieve territorial gains.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“A crucial factor is that those resolutions, and the Guidance for Effective Mediation developed by the Secretary- General, reaffirmed the key importance of the United Nations Charter and of international law and justice, in particular the commitment to respect and uphold the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of States. During Azerbaijan’s presidency of the Security Council this past May, we organized an Arria-formula meeting of the Council to encourage a frank exchange of views, within a flexible procedural framework, on the role of mediation, judicial settlement and justice in promoting durable peace and reconciliation based on international law.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“At its sixty-fi fth and sixty-sixth sessions, the General Assembly adopted two resolutions on strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution (resolutions 65/283 and 66/291), and the Secretary-General submitted a report on the subject that contains a Guidance for Effective Mediation (A/66/811, annex I). As a sponsor of those resolutions, Azerbaijan considers the process begun by their adoption to be an essential effort towards reinforcing the promotion of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, as well as providing useful guidance to existing and future mediation mechanisms.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The theme of the this year’s general debate, “Bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations by peaceful means”, is timely and topical. It also represents a logical continuation of discussions we had during the previous session. Indeed, the peaceful settlement of disputes is one of the key and core principles of international law enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Its true value is to be able to commit States to respecting one another’s territorial integrity and political independence, refraining in their international relations from the threat or use of force and resolving their disputes in conformity with international law.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate my good friend, Mr. Vuk Jeremić, on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session, and to wish him every success in fulfilling his highly responsible duties. We are also grateful to Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser for presiding ably over the sixty-sixth session. This is the fi rst general debate that I have addressed since Azerbaijan was elected to a non-permanent seat on the Security Council, and I would like to express our sincere gratitude and profound appreciation to the Governments of States Members of the United Nations for their valuable support for our candidacy and for their solidarity with Azerbaijan during 17 rounds of elections.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The multilateral system, with the United Nations at its heart, is undergoing serious changes that will test its strength, viability and credibility. This requires more dedicated efforts aimed at strengthening the United Nations and promoting the effectiveness of the Organization through the implementation of its decisions and resolutions. Azerbaijan believes that, as the only truly global organization, the United Nations has to be stronger and capable of engaging on a range of pressing global issues in every part of the world, as well as addressing the aspirations and concerns of each Member State. We continue to support reform of the Organization so that it may be renewed and revitalized and made more responsive.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“For the first time in the history of the Council of Europe, ministers from member States of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization joined the event. The Baku declaration adopted at the conference envisages, inter alia, an intercultural dialogue between European and neighbouring States. At the fifth Islamic Conference of Culture Ministers, Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku was declared the Islamic culture capital for 2009. This autumn we will be hosting the sixth Conference of Ministers of Culture of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, where we will continue discussions of our future actions in fostering dialogue among civilizations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Azerbaijan was among the first countries to join the Alliance of Civilizations, an initiative by Turkey and Spain. Azerbaijan has hosted a number of important events in recent years, with a view to translating into concrete actions the recommendations contained in the Alliance of Civilizations report of the High-level Group appointed by the Secretary-General. Most recently, we held the Baku International Forum on Expanding the Role of Women in Cross-cultural Dialogue, which we believe will raise awareness about the role of women in that regard. In December 2008, we hosted a conference of culture ministers from Council of Europe member States.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We fully support the recommendations of the Secretary-General on the importance of increasing educational efforts to eliminate hate messages, distortion, prejudice and negative bias from textbooks and other educational media and to ensure a basic knowledge and understanding of the world’s main cultures, civilizations and religions. As a country where long-standing traditions of tolerance and peaceful coexistence of different religions and ethnic groups over centuries have become an inseparable part of the culture, Azerbaijan has repeatedly demonstrated its determination to act as a natural bridge bringing together different continents, cultures and civilizations through the promotion of inter-religious and intercultural dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding among peoples of different cultures and religions.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Azerbaijan has also put forward an initiative to establish a Trans-Eurasian information superhighway, which is expected to serve as a major element of the East-West transport corridor and facilitate the provision of Internet service, telecommunications systems, e-information resources and e-economies to 20 countries of the region. Today we are living at a time of heightened religious and ethnic awareness, which in certain instances has taken exaggerated forms and is sometimes maliciously exploited to fuel conflicts on 09-52470 62 ethnic, religious or cultural grounds. The broad recognition by the Member States of the United Nations of the role of the dialogue among civilizations, and specifically of inter-cultural and inter-religious harmony in maintaining international peace and security, can only be praised.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Azerbaijan’s location at the crossroads of major East-West and North-South transport corridors and its rapidly developing national transportation infrastructure, which is connected to regional highway and railroad networks, highlights the strategic importance of my country. The completion of the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railroad and the commissioning of the brand new seaport at Alat, on Azerbaijan’s coast on the Caspian Sea, will increase the role of Azerbaijan as a communications hub linking Europe with Asia.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Azerbaijan — a strategically located country with a young and skilled population, great resources and a dynamic economy — is inevitably taking a leading role in the region and increasingly becoming a pivotal player and credible actor beyond the region. The successful implementation of such infrastructure projects as the Baku-Supsa and Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil-exporting pipelines and the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline have not only boosted our economy, they have also contributed to the development of neighbouring States. A modern energy infrastructure coupled with vast energy resources have transformed Azerbaijan into an energy hub of international importance. Azerbaijan has proven itself a reliable partner and an indispensable and secure energy source for Europe and beyond.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Azerbaijan has minimized the impact of the global economic downturn on its economy and managed to sustain growth. Having maintained its dynamism in 2009, as of today our gross domestic product (GDP) growth stands at almost 4 per cent. We have recorded a drop in the poverty rate since 2003, from 44 per cent to 13 per cent. The Government of Azerbaijan has substantially improved trade and investment conditions in an effort to strengthen national competitiveness and spur private-sector development, especially in the non-oil sector. Non-oil GDP growth is at almost 16 per cent, the highest rate in 5 years. In recognition of its results-oriented reforms and thought-out economic policy, Azerbaijan was qualified by the World Bank as one of the world’s top reformers.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The acceptance by Armenia of the step- by-step approach to a settlement to the conflict on the basis of the principles and norms of international law and the decisions and documents adopted in that framework, as reflected in the joint declaration signed in Moscow in November 2008 by the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and the Russian Federation, is a positive sign. Azerbaijan is ready to continue talks with Armenia’s leadership for a secure and stable South Caucasus region and beyond, which will make it possible to take advantage of the existing ample regional opportunities for the benefit of all. Against the background of the negative developments in the region to which I have referred, let me briefly share some information about the positive economic performance of my country.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“A number of important steps have to be taken, starting with the withdrawal of Armenian forces from all the occupied territories, the rehabilitation of those territories, the return of internally displaced persons to their homes in and around the Nagorny-Karabakh region and the opening of all communications channels for mutual use. That will make it possible to eliminate the consequences of the conflict, and will pave the way for the establishment of a durable peace and stability in the region that is conducive to the establishment of the legal status of the Nagorny-Karabakh region within Azerbaijan, with due account taken of, and an equal hearing for, the voices of the Azerbaijani and Armenian communities of the region. The current settlement process offers some hope of breaking the stalemate in the process of resolution of the conflict.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“It has also recognized Nagorny-Karabakh as a part of Azerbaijan and called for an immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of the occupying forces from all occupied territories of Azerbaijan. The General Assembly — in resolution 62/243, which was adopted 61 09-52470 on 14 March 2008 and which is entitled “The situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan” — expressed respect and support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognized borders. As reflected in those resolutions, the approach of the General Assembly and the Security Council is fully consistent with the position of Azerbaijan, which from the beginning advocated a step-by-step approach to settling the conflict as the only viable option.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The most vivid example of misconduct when it comes to the norms and principles of international law is the almost two-decades-long, and still unresolved, Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorny-Karabakh conflict, which also stands out as a major threat to international and regional peace and security. As a result of the aggression carried out by Armenia, almost one-fifth of the territory of Azerbaijan has been occupied, approximately 1 million ethnically cleansed Azerbaijanis have become internally displaced persons or refugees and thousands of Azerbaijan’s historical and cultural heritage artifacts have been destroyed or looted. In its four resolutions on the conflict, the Security Council has reaffirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and the inadmissibility of the use of force to acquire the territory of the other States.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Civilian populations are still suffering today in many places around the world due to the manifest failure of individual States to fulfil their most basic and compelling responsibilities. Armed conflict, military aggression and foreign occupation involving the most serious international crimes are but a few vivid examples from our recent history of the bitter consequences of non-compliance by individual States with the norms and principles of international law. Governments that fail to obey the rules of international conduct will inevitably infringe upon individual liberties and freedoms at home, thus undermining democratic development.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The interconnected and intertwined nature of current threats requires that we reconsider the very concept of security in broader terms that are not confined to the traditional military aspect of security, but also include its political, economic, energy, cultural, information and other dimensions. The security of each State and, more broadly, international peace and security will depend upon whether States follow the norms and principles of international law and use them as a guiding tool for shaping their foreign and security policies. Following a common set of norms and rules on the international arena contributes to the transparency and predictability of State behaviour and hence consolidates international peace and security. Unfortunately, the unlawful use of force has still not been eliminated from international relations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Yet, after more than 60 years since the founding of the United Nations, the question remains of whether the contemporary international security architecture is addressing effectively and in a timely manner the multifaceted and interconnected challenges and threats confronting our world today. The global character of today’s challenges and threats makes geographic distance irrelevant when it comes to the formulation of security policy, as threats as we know them today transcend national borders and entire continents. The indirect repercussions of these threats may be as devastating and as costly as their direct impact.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“I would like to join previous speakers in congratulating His Excellency Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki of Libya on his election to the post of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. I wish him every success. I should also like to thank his predecessor, Mr. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann, for his work. I would like to express my profound respect and appreciation to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his leadership in mobilizing the international community to make our world a better place to live. We all recognize that the security of every State of the world can be better promoted and ensured with a multilateral security system. That paradigm was a principal reason behind the creation of the collective security system that has the United Nations at its core.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“It is our common task and responsibility to ensure that that institution lives up to the expectations vested in it and truly becomes an objective, vigorous and credible universal human rights body. Azerbaijan is fully committed to all its obligations as a State member of various international organizations to promote democracy, the rule of law and human rights. We believe that through consistent reforms and investments in education, we will achieve long-term stability and prosperity in our part of the world.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“In the meantime, we are champions in the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and consider the General Assembly’s adoption without a vote of resolution 62/274, on the EITI, as a sign of the global recognition of our efforts. Protection and promotion of human rights is one of the central duties of the international community. Today, this is not merely a question of protecting individuals; it is fundamental to promoting peace and stability around the globe. Azerbaijan remains actively involved in the work of the United Nations human rights bodies. As a member of the Human Rights Council, we attach great importance to the efficient functioning of the Council.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Against this background, the joint report of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, “Doing Business 2009”, recognized my country as a top reformer in 2007-2008 in implementing business regulatory reforms, and as one of the leading countries with investment-friendly economies. According to the report, out of 181 countries, Azerbaijan was rated first in improving the commercial environment and encouraging business start-ups. Azerbaijan strongly believes that these factors are central in attracting and mobilizing financial resources to support socio-economic development of the country.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“This will create an essentially new and effective communication corridor between East and West, between Europe and Asia. The economic development and growth of Azerbaijan have been on the rise. The growth rate of our gross domestic product remains one of the highest in the world, and reached 18 per cent in the first nine months of 2008. According to the forecasts of international financial institutions, the growth rate will retain its dynamics for the next year. Azerbaijan is of the view that facilitating trade offers enormous opportunities to pursue development objectives.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The General Assembly will continue to follow the situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan under agenda item 18 of the current session. In recent years, Azerbaijan has made crucial contributions to strengthening regional stability by promoting security, energy, communications and economic cooperation projects. Production and secure delivery of hydrocarbon resources of the Caspian Sea to international markets has been an important element of Azerbaijan’s foreign and domestic policy. We will continue to carry out a strategy that will substantially improve energy security and economic prospects in the region and beyond. Another strategic project under implementation is the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway linking our country with Georgia and Turkey through a major transport connection.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“It recognized “the inalienable right of the population expelled from the occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan to return to their homes, and stresse[d] the necessity of creating appropriate conditions for this return, including the A/63/PV.13 08-53122 14 comprehensive rehabilitation of the conflict- affected territories”. (para. 3) The Assembly “[recognized] the necessity of providing normal, secure and equal conditions of life for Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in the Nagorno- Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, which will allow an effective democratic system of self- governance to be built up in this region within the Republic of Azerbaijan”. (para. 4) I would like to stress that the principles laid out in the resolution will be used as a basis in the negotiation process.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We highly appreciate the principled support of the States members of the General Assembly for that resolution, which reaffirmed the Assembly’s continued respect and support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognized borders and demanded the withdrawal of all Armenian forces from all the occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The resolution also reaffirmed “that no State shall recognize as lawful the situation resulting from the occupation of the territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan, nor render aid or assistance in maintaining this situation” (resolution 62/243, para. 5).”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The Government of Azerbaijan is committed to a peaceful settlement of the conflict on the basis of the norms and principles of international law, including relevant Security Council resolutions, General Assembly resolutions and documents of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In order to facilitate the negotiation process, Azerbaijan initiated, during the sixty-second session of the General Assembly, consideration of the agenda item entitled, “The situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan”. The Assembly comprehensively addressed the issue and adopted resolution 62/243.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“In that context, the Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform initiated by Turkey could serve as a good departure point for building the regional security system. It is of utmost importance to ensure that our common efforts are built on the principles of mutual respect for territorial integrity, recognition of existing borders, equality and good-neighbourliness. The prerequisite for the establishment of cooperation and good-neighbourly relations in the region is the withdrawal of Armenian troops from the occupied lands and the restoration of the full sovereignty of Azerbaijan over those territories. Only through that can we pave the way for peace and economic prosperity for the entire region. The earliest possible resolution of the armed conflict in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan remains a primary task for us.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The Georgian case has also proved that the protracted conflicts existing in the area of Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova (GUAM), including the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, remain a major source of instability, and a fragile ceasefire regime cannot be a substitute for lasting peace in the region. Persistence of these conflicts endangers international peace and security and prevents the full utilization of the potential of this strategically important region, situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. A resolution of the protracted conflicts in the GUAM area will not only bring immediate benefits to affected countries, but will substantially contribute to stability and regional security.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The worrisome events that took place last month in Georgia have clearly shown that restoring stability to the region requires a collective effort to strengthen the international security system. Obviously, the situation in that region is a matter of concern for us, and Azerbaijan is already making its contribution to reduce tensions. We firmly believe that issues that cause disagreements in the region must be settled peacefully, through dialogue, on the basis of the norms and principles of international law and mutual respect.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The success of the reforms will depend on our political willingness to deliver the expected results. We need to harmonize diverging views in order to arrive at a generally acceptable solution that will reflect the universal character of the United Nations and adapt it to present-day realities. We must enhance the role of the General Assembly as the supreme policymaking organ of the United Nations. It is only by strengthening the Assembly’s mandate that we can successfully tackle some of the most pressing issues facing humanity. This session is taking place at a very critical juncture for the South Caucasus region and for the international community as a whole.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“When agreement among Security Council members on approaches to overcoming challenges to world peace seems elusive, the common security and credibility of the United Nations are seriously affected. We shall respect our shared values and accept the restraints inherent in those values in order to find an approach that is based on a global consensus. The A/63/PV.13 13 08-53122 Security Council must fully realize its primary responsibility for the collective management of threats that transcend national boundaries and have implications for international security. All of us must strictly follow the Charter as a unique instrument of international relations. The reform of the United Nations and its Security Council will further improve the credibility of the United Nations system.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“At the outset, I have the honour of congratulating His Excellency Mr. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann of Nicaragua on his election to the post of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-third session. I wish him every success in his endeavours. I would like also to pay tribute to his predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Srgjan Kerim, for his active collaboration with delegations throughout the last session. I wish also to express my profound respect for the able leadership demonstrated by His Excellency Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in the management of the United Nations. The effectiveness of the international security system has an impact on the authority of the United Nations.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Promoting human rights and the rule of law has been an integral part of our national development strategy as a result of our conviction that the full enjoyment of human rights, while a goal in itself, serves as a foundation for sustainable development. We 26 need to increase our ability to deal with human rights challenges and to adequately respond to them, particularly in times of conflict and crisis. In conclusion, I would like to assure the Assembly that Azerbaijan will remain committed to the ideals that are the foundation of the Organization, and to express my confidence that at this critical juncture for multilateralism, the international community will spare no effort to make the United Nations more efficient and more relevant to the needs of its Member States.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“It is clear that national ownership of the design, implementation and coordination of humanitarian response and transition programmes in both post- disaster and post-conflict situations is essential to ensure the desired impact and the sustainability of such programmes. However, there is a need for the efficient sharing of responsibilities between national authorities and international humanitarian and development actors, particularly in protracted humanitarian situations with mass displacement and limited national capacities to tackle all existing problems. Humanitarian assistance and funding should not be limited to providing immediate responses to crises; they must take into account long-term needs in the transition phase.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“In recognition of the central role of good governance in poverty reduction and development, we have formulated additional national MDGs to address governance issues. Specific targets in that area include, inter alia, reform of the overall State system of public administration, legislation and policy by the year 2015. Recognizing the destructive effects of natural disasters on the sustainable development of countries and communities, Azerbaijan, as a disaster-prone country, believes that efforts aimed at disaster mitigation should place particular emphasis on awareness-raising programmes and on the development of early warning capacities.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“Although we are encouraged by the implementation perspectives presented in the report of the Millennium Project, we highlight the need for assistance to complement the efforts of national leadership, especially in the areas of capacity-building, science and technology and environmental protection. The achievement of the Millennium Development Goals requires not only public investment in infrastructure and human capital, but also investment in improving governance, which includes an efficient, properly resourced and adequately staffed institutional system as well as political accountability, transparency and participation. Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to progress in this area.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)