Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan have urged the international community to join efforts in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking, according to a draft declaration obtained by RIA Novosti.
The sides are determined to counter terrorism, extremism, cross-border crime, illegal arms trade, drug trafficking, human trafficking and crime in the sphere of ICT, according to the draft declaration.
The sides urge the international community to join efforts to effectively address these challenges and threats to international stability and security under the central coordinating role of the UN, read the declaration, which must be approved by the leaders of the three countries following the summit in Baku.
It is also noted that the parties strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, note the importance of bilateral and trilateral consultations to exchange views on the development of the situation and work out measures to effectively combat terrorism.
The parties recognize that unresolved conflicts in the region are a major obstacle to regional cooperation, and in this regard stress the importance of their early settlement through negotiations and based on principles and norms of international law, according to the draft declaration.