BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 29. The Ankara Declaration, the outcome document of the 2nd trilateral meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade/Economy, and Transport from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, has been adopted and signed by the three countries, the Azerbaijani MFA said in a post on its X page, Trend reports.
"In addition to a comprehensive Action Plan aimed at strengthening cooperation in transport and regional connectivity, the Ankara Declaration includes:
- A reaffirmation of the commitment to enhance collaboration on regional and international issues of common interest;
- A pledge to support joint actions against attempts undermining sovereignty and territorial integrity;
- A commitment to fully unlocking the potential in key areas including economy, trade, investment, logistics, infrastructure, digitization, environment, and climate change;
- A call to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the Middle Corridor;
- Support for Azerbaijan’s reconstruction and demining efforts in the liberated regions of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur;
- Recognition of the positive developments in economic, trade, connectivity, and climate action cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States;
- Acknowledgment of Azerbaijan’s chairmanship roles in COP29 and CICA;
- Emphasis on the importance of a unified approach within the OTS regarding the security and development of Afghanistan, which is seen as key to ensuring stability in Central Asia;
- A welcoming of the ceasefire announcement in Gaza, urging its strict implementation, and advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," the post reads.
