Azerbaijani president congratulates Turkmen leader on successful hosting of UN conference

On August 10, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, on the successful organisation of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

In a phone conversation, the leaders expressed satisfaction with Berdimuhamedov’s recent visit to Azerbaijan, including his trip to Karabakh, and the productive discussions held during the visit, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

President Aliyev and Chairman Berdimuhamedov discussed the ongoing development of friendly and fraternal relations between their countries.

The leaders also highlighted the significance of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in the Turkmen city of Avaza. 

They reviewed key documents signed during President Aliyev’s visit to the United States, including the Declaration signed by the President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia in the presence of the US President, the initialing of the peace agreement establishing interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the joint appeal for the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group. These agreements were seen as vital steps toward lasting peace and stability in the region.

President Aliyev acknowledged the significant role played by US President Donald Trump in facilitating these outcomes. He expressed confidence that the uninterrupted transport corridor connecting the main part of Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave will promote prosperity throughout the region.

Chairman Berdimuhamedov congratulated President Aliyev and the Azerbaijani people on these historic achievements.

President Aliyev also asked to convey his greetings to Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who in turn sent his congratulations and greetings to President Aliyev.

The conversation concluded with an exchange of views on future cooperation and contacts.

By Khagan Isayev