Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Regina de Dominitsis, Regional Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for Europe and Central Asia, special coordinator for refugee and migrant issues in Europe.
About it Publika.azwas informed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, the issues on the current agenda of cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNICEF and the prospects of future cooperation, as well as the current regional situation, were exchanged.
J. Bayramov said that since the first days of the restoration of the independence of our country, the UN has cooperated closely with various specialized agencies, including UNICEF, especially in the field of creating better education and healthcare opportunities for children who became refugees and internally displaced persons as a result of the occupation of our territories by Armenia, together with the relevant government agencies. noted that programs and projects are implemented.
The other party was informed in detail about the large-scale restoration and reconstruction works carried out to ensure the dignified return of our citizens to their homes in the current post-conflict period, as well as the fight against the mine threat.
The minister mentioned the educational activity carried out in the framework of cooperation with UNICEF, especially in the field of combating the mine threat, and emphasized the importance of drawing the attention of the international community to this threat.
Regina de Dominitsis said that UNICEF is interested in continuing the current successful experience of cooperation with Azerbaijan, especially the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which will be hosted by Azerbaijan this year, and the World Urban Development Forum, which will be held in 2026. noted that various joint initiatives in the field of children’s rights can be implemented within the framework.
It was brought to the attention that the restoration and construction activities aimed at the return of IDPs to their homes by Azerbaijan in the post-conflict period are admirable, and UNICEF is ready to support the process in this direction.
J. Bayramov, in turn, informed the other party about the initial plans in the process of preparation for COP29.
During the meeting, other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.
