Azerbaijani FM at OSCE Council: Peace must be based on universally applied principles Photo

Lasting peace and stability must stand on clear and universally applied principles, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said at the 32nd Ministerial Council meeting of the OSCE. 

Adressing the ministerial council, Bayramov stressed that the Helsinki Final Act, now marking its 50th anniversary, remains a central multilateral framework rooted in sovereignty and territorial integrity, values he said Azerbaijan expects to be upheld consistently and without selectivity, Caliber.Az reports via the Foreign Ministry. 

The minister pointed to recent progress between Azerbaijan and Armenia as evidence of the effectiveness of direct dialogue. He highlighted the historic Washington Peace Summit of August 8, 2025, where the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and the United States adopted a Joint Declaration and reached several key agreements.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Azerbaijan @Bayramov_Jeyhun attended the 32nd Ministerial Council meeting of #OSCE, and delivered a statement emphasizing that lasting peace and stability must stand on clear and universally applied principles.

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— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) December 4, 2025

Bayramov welcomed the swift adoption of the OSCE Ministerial Council decision formalising the closure of the Minsk Process and its related structures, following the Washington meeting. He thanked Finland’s OSCE chairmanship, the Secretariat and participating states for their support.

Underscoring momentum toward peace, the minister noted that Azerbaijan has already lifted restrictions on the transit of goods to Armenia as a unilateral goodwill gesture. He reiterated that Armenia’s removal of constitutional territorial claims is essential for the signing and ratification of the initialed peace agreement, ensuring that peace becomes “irreversible.”

From a regional perspective, Bayramov emphasised that the launch of the TRIPP multi-modal corridor is vital not only for sustaining peace but also for unlocking broader economic and connectivity opportunities across the region.

He concluded by reaffirming Azerbaijan’s commitment to constructive engagement within the OSCE and to advancing multilateral cooperation grounded in consensus and practical outcomes. Azerbaijan, he said, remains open to working with all participating states to strengthen the organisation’s relevance in a region still facing complex security challenges.

By Sabina Mammadli