BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Azerbaijan and
the United Nations (UN) have signed a Framework Document on
Cooperation for Sustainable Development for 2026-2030 (UNSDCF),
Trend reports via
the Ministry of Economy.
The UNSDCF was signed between the Minister of Economy, Mikayil
Jabbarov, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, Vladanka
Andreeva, at an event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the
establishment of the UN in Baku.
The document outlines the strategic directions of the
partnership between Azerbaijan and the UN for the next five years,
and reflects joint commitments to promote sustainable development
and increase the well-being of people in the country.
At the event, Andreeva emphasized the role of the strong
partnership between Azerbaijan and the UN in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals.
She noted that the signing of the Sustainable Development
Cooperation Framework is the beginning of a new and future-oriented
cooperation for the sustainable development of people and the
planet.
Furthermore, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov,
highlighted the important role of the UN as one of the main pillars
of multilateral diplomacy.
He pointed out that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to
achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, increasing the
rights and opportunities of women and youth in this direction,
promoting humanitarian initiatives, and intercultural dialogue.
Moreover, Economy Minister Jabbarov emphasized the long-term and
fruitful cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UN.
He noted that the partnership creates new opportunities for
sustainable development and effective support mechanisms for
improving the economic development model of Azerbaijan.
The minister also highlighted that the framework document, which
is a new stage of joint activity, is based on the achievements
achieved in previous periods of cooperation and is consistent with
Azerbaijan’s long-term socio-economic priorities, including the
development of human capital, innovations, ecosystems, climate
resilience, promoting an effective green transition, and ensuring
inclusive growth.
The event was attended by heads of state bodies, diplomatic
corps, and representatives of international organizations.
The participants discussed the UN’s global work over the past 80
years and Azerbaijan’s cooperation with the Organization towards
the 2030 Agenda.
The event also featured the screening of a short film titled “A
Living Legacy”, which reflects the UN’s 80-year history of
promoting peace, dignity, and prosperity for all.
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