OFFICIAL NEWS
AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT ADDRESSES UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY`S 65th SESSION
New York, September 24 (AZERTAC). The 65th session of the UN General Assembly opened in New York Thursday with the general debate.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the session.
Opening the event, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon greeted the world leaders.
US President Barack Obama highlighted the most topical issues worrying mankind. The US leader urged the world states to combine efforts against common challenges. President Obama said the UN general Assembly session was a wonderful opportunity in this respect.
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The general debate was followed by a lunch hosted by UN Secretary General in honor of heads of state and government participating in the 65th session of the UN General Assembly.
President Ilham Aliyev attended the lunch.
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President Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the 65th session.
The Head of State noted in his remarks that UN plays an important role in solving global problems.
President Ilham Aliyev drew the attention of session participants to the Nagorno-Karabakh problem. According to him, Azerbaijan favors peace resolution of the conflict, which damages security in the region and world. The Azerbaijan leader pointed out Armenia continues to occupy 20% of Azerbaijan lands. He noted Armenia does not intend to leave the occupied lands, disregarding four resolutions of the UN Security Council whereas these documents recognize territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh`s belonging to Azerbaijan. OSCE, Council of Europe, European Parliament, OIC and other international organizations share the same stance on the problem.
Saying Armenia destroyed historical and cultural heritage in the occupied lands, President Ilham Aliyev labeled this policy as a “real vandalism”.
The Head of State also touched upon the country`s location, economic growth. He pointed out oil-rich Azerbaijan has achieved important accomplishments in terms of economic development over recent years.
President Ilham Aliyev noted Azerbaijan makes important contribution to intercivilizational and cross-cultural dialogue.
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On behalf of US President Barack Obama and his spouse Michele Obama, a reception was given in honor of heads of state and governments participating in the 65th session of the UN General Assembly.
President Ilham Aliyev was present at the reception.
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