Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov.23
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
Afghanistan’s President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani will pay a visit to Azerbaijan Nov.30, a diplomatic source told Trend Nov.23.
He will take part in the “Heart of Asia” – Istanbul Process 7th Ministerial Conference to be held in Baku on Nov. 30 and Dec.1, 2017, added the source.
The “Heart of Asia” – Istanbul Process is an important regional platform for political dialogue and close regional cooperation aimed at promoting stability, peace and prosperity in the Heart of Asia region, and for enhancing Afghanistan's connectivity with the entire region.
The participating states are Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Nations.
The process is also supported by wide range of other countries and international and regional organizations. Having strong intention to contribute to regional peace, stability and prosperity and the traditional bonds of friendship with Afghanistan, Azerbaijan has joined the Process in 2012.
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