Azerbaijan reaffirms strong commitment to international legal principles

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received the Republic of Korea’s candidate for the position of judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Jin-Hyun Paik, underscoring Azerbaijan’s strong commitment to upholding international legal principles.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on activities within international organisations, including the upcoming election of a judge to the International Court of Justice, Caliber.Az reports per the ministry.

Jin-Hyun Paik spoke about his professional background, experience in international law, and the priorities he intends to promote if elected to the court.

Bayramov stressed the importance Azerbaijan attaches to the rule of international law, multilateral cooperation, and strengthening the role of international judicial institutions. In this context, it was noted that Azerbaijan takes a comprehensive approach to judicial elections and carefully reviews the professional qualifications of candidates.

The meeting also included discussions on regional security issues, including the current situation in the South Caucasus. 

Bayramov briefed his counterpart on Azerbaijan’s post-conflict measures aimed at ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the region.

By Jeyhun Aghazada