Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 30
By Elchin Mehdiyev – Trend:
A Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of the countries participating in the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) has kicked off in Baku.
Following the meeting, the 7th Ministerial Conference entitled "Security and Economic Connectivity towards a Strengthened Heart of Asia Region" will be held within the framework of the Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process.
HoA IP Participating and Supporting countries and Organizations will take part at the 7th Ministerial Conference.
The Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process 7th Ministerial Conference will be held until Dec. 1.
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.