Azerbaijani FM highlights Armenia's continued military build-up at NATO Summit

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, Javier Colomina, during the NATO summit.

The meeting covered a range of security issues, including energy, defence, protection of critical infrastructure, military education, and both regional and international security, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told Caliber.Az.

The successful continuation of the 30-year cooperation between Azerbaijan and NATO within the Partnership for Peace program was also highlighted.

Minister Bayramov pointed to Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) as a testament to Baku's active role in addressing global challenges.

Discussing the post-conflict regional situation, Bayramov underscored the ongoing mine threat in Azerbaijan, which endangers civilians, and noted Armenia's intensive armament efforts.

Bayramov reiterated Azerbaijan's commitment to peace and stability in the region, stating that the country remains the initiator of key elements in the peace process with Armenia. Despite significant progress on the draft peace agreement, he noted that the Armenian Constitution still contains claims to Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty.