Azeri Press Agency
July 8, 2014
President Ilham Aliyev receives NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Caucasus and Central Asia
Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia James Appathurai, APA reports quoting AzərTAc.
The Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai, gave a positive assessment to the relations between NATO and Azerbaijan. He thanked the Azerbaijani side for the successful cooperation, in particular for the contribution of Azerbaijani peacekeepers to international security as part of the operations in Afghanistan.
The head of state recalled with pleasure his last visit to the NATO headquarters and the meetings held there, and expressed his satisfaction with the relations between Azerbaijan and NATO. President Ilham Aliyev also expressed hope that the cooperation would continue to develop.
During the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on the projects implemented between Azerbaijan and NATO, the current state and prospects of the ties.
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Trend News Agency
July 8, 2014
Several NATO-Azerbaijan programs at approval stage
By Ilkin Izzet
Baku: There are several programs at the approval stage, and they will be implemented by NATO jointly with Azerbaijan, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai said.
He made the remarks on July 8 in Baku at a ceremony dedicated to the completion of the first stage of the project for clearing of Ceyranchol area from mines and unexploded ordnance, and the start of the second stage of this project.
The projects’ stages are realized by Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) and NATO/NSPA Partnership for Peace Trust Fund.
Appathurai said one of the projects realized by NATO, is being implemented in partnership with Azerbaijan.
He noted that Azerbaijan makes a great contribution to the activity of NATO.
“We appreciate this, and want to contribute to Azerbaijan. Your country very much helps Afghanistan. Azerbaijan and Afghanistan continue cooperating, which is an example of a good partnership between NATO and Azerbaijan,” Appathurai said.
He said a final forum will be held within ISAF, adding that Azerbaijani leadership will also be invited to it.
Appathurai also stressed that it was decided to continue the cooperation with Azerbaijan on Afghanistan as part of a new platform.
Edited by S.I.
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