OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV ATTENDS THIRD MEETING OF HEADS OF AZERBAIJANI DIPLOMATIC SERVICE BODIES
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today attended the third meeting of heads of Azerbaijani diplomatic service bodies at the Foreign Ministry.
Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told of the tasks fulfilled by the heads of diplomatic service bodies of Azerbaijan over the past time. Minister Mammadyarov stressed Azerbaijan had established close ties with the UN, OSCE, OIC, CoE, GUAM, NATO, EU and other organizations.
Elmar Mammadyarov described as a milestone a national security conception adopted by President Ilham Aliyev`s decree of May 23, 2007. The Minister noted Azerbaijan strengthens its high-level foreign policy towards the energy security.
Mammadyarov pointed out the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy had started working with some 50 courses under the foreign policy program conducted yearly.
Foreign Minister said Azerbaijan had established diplomatic relations with 160 countries. There are 57 embassies, consulates and offices of international organizations in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has 56 diplomatic missions abroad including 47 embassies.
President Ilham Aliyev, in his turn, said ambassadors are responsible for pursuing successful foreign policy. To this end, ambassadors must establish close contacts with government bodies of the countries they work in. According to the President, they have to make every effort to raise world community`s awareness about the truth on Azerbaijan and protect economic and political interests of the country.
President Ilham Aliyev noted reciprocal visits play the important role in strengthening the country`s positions in the international arena.
The Head of State pointed out raising world community`s awareness about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is the main task for every ambassador. Azerbaijani Leader said great accomplishments had been achieved in this area. The Head of State stressed international organizations support resolution of the conflict based on the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
The Head of State said foreign policy of Azerbaijan towards the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict must be “aggressive”, exposing Armenia`s policy of occupation.
On the global energy projects to ensure energy security, President Ilham Aliyev noted Azerbaijan`s prestige is increasing not only in the region but also in the world.
######