Invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, a Delegation of the Turkic Council is participating at the Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement on ‘’Promoting international peace and security for sustainable development’’, held in 5-6 April 2018 in Baku, as the guest of the host country.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev delivered inaugural remarks after the introductory statement by H.E. Mr. Jorge Arreaza Montserrat, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Chair of the NAM.
The Ministerial Meeting observed a minute of silence in honour of leaders and former Heads of State or Government who passed away since the 17th Summit of Island of Margarita.
Then H.E. Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan is elected as Chair of the Mid-tem Ministerial Meeting and delivered his opening remarks.
Ambassador Mr.Ramil Hasanov, Secretary General of the Turkic Council will deliver a speech tomorrow about the activities and contributions of the Turkic Council to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.