Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 19
By Anakhanum Hidayatova – Trend:
Afghanistan is grateful to Azerbaijan for chairing and hosting The Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process ministerial conference in Baku in 2017, Afghan Ambassador Mohammad Tagi Khalili told Trend Dec. 19.
This highlights Azerbaijan’s vital role in the Istanbul process and demonstrates the commitment of Baku and Kabul to restoration of peace and stability in the region, Khalili said.
The Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process was established in Turkey’s Istanbul in 2011 in order to provide a platform for discussing the regional issues, particularly encouraging security, political and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbors.
Undoubtedly, the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Afghanistan has reached such a level that the two countries can take joint steps to address regional challenges, noted the envoy.
“We have a common understanding of regional issues and we are joining our powers to solve these problems,” added the diplomat.
Khalili noted that holding the conference in Baku will be a positive moment in further strengthening of bilateral relations.
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