Azerbaijan Urges Armenia to Take Necessary Steps for Signing Peace Agreement, Bayramov Says at OTS Summit
Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has called on Armenia to take the necessary political and legal steps to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, emphasizing the importance of advancing the de facto peace process.
Bayramov made these remarks while addressing the 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Ankara, Türkiye, on October 30.
During his address, the Azerbaijani foreign minister congratulated Türkiye and its people on the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, reaffirming the close brotherly relations between the two countries.
He highlighted Azerbaijan’s role in promoting regional peace, stability and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of strengthening dialogue and practical collaboration among Turkic states.
Bayramov also briefed the summit on large-scale reconstruction and development activities in Garabagh and East Zangezur, noting that nearly 100,000 people are now living, working and studying in the liberated territories.
On security and defence cooperation, he referred to the meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils held in Baku and highlighted the adoption of the 2027 Roadmap for Cooperation in the Defence Industry, which envisages joint production and technological collaboration among participating countries.
The foreign minister identified economic cooperation as a key priority, highlighting mutual investments, transport connectivity, energy partnerships and joint development projects, as reflected in the Joint Statement adopted at the second meeting of Heads of Government in Baku.
Emphasizing the strategic importance of regional transport infrastructure, Bayramov underlined the significance of the Middle Corridor, the realization of the Zangezur Corridor and the expansion of transport links to enhance trade, industrial cooperation and investment among Turkic states.
He also highlighted Azerbaijan’s position as a reliable energy supplier and its contribution to developing green energy and digital connectivity between Central Asia and Europe.
Referring to financial cooperation, Bayramov noted that important meetings of the OTS Council of Central (National) Banks and Heads of Financial Intelligence Units had been held in Baku during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship. He also highlighted the establishment of the OTS Cooperation Platform of Financial Intelligence Units.
Addressing cultural and historical cooperation, the Azerbaijani foreign minister stressed the importance of preserving the common history, languages and cultural heritage of Turkic peoples. In this regard, he highlighted the Turkic World Week held in Baku to commemorate the centenary of the First Turkological Congress.
Bayramov further emphasized the importance of the OTS+ format in strengthening the organization’s international standing and highlighted efforts to secure observer status for the Organization of Turkic States at the United Nations General Assembly.
He expressed gratitude to member states for their support during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship and wished Türkiye success as it assumed the chairmanship of the organization.
The Azerbaijani foreign minister also thanked OTS Secretary-General Kubanychbek Omuraliev for his contributions to the organization’s development and congratulated incoming Secretary-General Mirvokhid Azimov on his appointment.
The summit concluded with the adoption of the Ankara Declaration, reaffirming the member states’ commitment to strengthening cooperation and advancing shared priorities across the Turkic world.
