Had pleasure to meet w/h Adrian Efros, Minister of Interior of 🇲🇩and sign two important documents which will further enhance #migration cooperation between our countries, contribute to our efforts on protecting rights of citizens, and solidify interagency relations btw 🇦🇿&🇲🇩

#WFID6 in 🇦🇿 once again set migration as one of its key topics. Addressed panel on #migration co-organized by IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 & Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidməti State Migration Service noted importance of working together to build a world where migration benefits everyone, and everywhere.
#Dialogue4PeaceandGlobalSecurity

Glad to meet w/h Ugochi Daniels & discuss the current dynamics of mutually beneficial partnerships btw Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidməti State Migration Service & IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳. Exchanged views on issues of mutual interest inc. 🇦🇿's chairmanship of #AlmatyProcess & #COP29 , as well as our activities related to #GCM & @RTCM.

Pleased to meet again w/h the Deputy Minister of Turkish MFA Mr. Yasin Ekrem Serim during his visit to 🇦🇿. Noted the high level of relations between 🇦🇿&🇹🇷 in all areas, including #migration . Discussed issues of mutual interest related to the mobility of citizens of our countries.

Pleased to meet w/h Amy Pope & discuss current state and prospects of cooperation between 🇦🇿& IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳. Highlighted joint activities within Regional Training Center on Migration - Azerbaijan, 🇦🇿's chairmanship of Almaty Process, and #GCM , as well as #Azerbaijan 's efforts to ensure safe return of #IDPs .

Was pleased to have a useful exchange w/h Mr. Yasin Ekrem Serim, deputy minister of T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı within #GRF2023 . Touched upon issues of mutual interest standing on 🇦🇿&🇹🇷 cooperation agenda in the field of mobility, and discussed possible steps to strengthen our joint efforts.

Attended the Global #RefugeeForum & noted that #Azerbaijan has demonstrated a remarkable approach by fully implementing all voluntary pledges made during the 1st Forum. Announced new & extended pledges as a sign of 🇦🇿's commitment to its' international obligations.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

At IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 Council, was pleased to note the importance of protecting the rights of #migrants , strengthening their integration and link btw migration&development. Also touched upon🇦🇿 ’s activities related to ensuring dignified return of IDPs in the liberated territories of 🇦🇿

Within 🇦🇿's Chairmanship to the Almaty Process, senior officials of 🇦🇿🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇯🇹🇷🇮🇷🇮🇹🇵🇰🇹🇲🇺🇿, IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 & UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency gathered in Baku to discuss int'l #migration and #refugee issues at the 8th Senior Officials' Meeting of the Process where priorities set by 🇦🇿 were also adopted.

Pleased to meet w/h Regional Director for IOM Vienna Regional Office of IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳, Mr. Manfred Profazi during his visit to 🇦🇿. Discussed issues of mutual interest including future activity of Regional Training Center on Migration - Azerbaijan, publication of Migration Profile of 🇦🇿, and collaboration within MGI process.

Another statement of AzerbaijanPA highlights measures on sustainable #reintegration of Armenian residents living in the #Karabakh region of 🇦🇿, & launch of reintegration.gov.az portal for initial registration of these persons.
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Had pleasure of attending High-Level Regional Conference on #Statelessness held by Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidməti State Migration Service & UNHCR Azerbaijan. Talked about progress made by 🇦🇿 in eradicating statelessness, as well as reiterated our commitment to int'l obligations in in this area.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
#Ibelong

Committed to our tradition, we marked #WorldRefugeeDay w/h int'l&local partners, stressed the importance of enhancing solidarity & partnerships among all stakeholders in addressing root causes of #refugee situations and promoting inclusive policies.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR Azerbaijan

During his visit to 🇦🇿 had pleasure of meeting w/h Mr. Ненад Нешић , Minister of Security of 🇧🇦. Shared 🇦🇿's approach to #migration management and discussed potential areas to strengthen cooperation through joint initiatives in several areas, including Regional Training Center on Migration - Azerbaijan.

Pleased to meet w/h newly appointed Representative of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in 🇦🇿, Ms. Bik Lum, discussed situation related to #refugees and #asylumseekers in our country and exchanged ideas on potential areas of cooperation, including Regional Training Center on Migration - Azerbaijan & 🇦🇿
chairmanship of Almaty Process

🇦🇿 assumed from brotherly 🇹🇷 chairmanship of Almaty Process, a regional platform uniting countries of Central Asia & broader region to discuss #migration and int'l #protection issues. During chairmanship we'll focus on fostering cooperation at all levels. IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Had privilege of attending panel dedicated to #migration within X Global Baku Forum organized by Nizami Ganjavi International Center - NGIC. Noted increasing importance of migration on the #global agenda and ways to maximize its development potential to ensure safe and regular migration.
#XGlobalBakuForum

Enjoyed delivering a lecture on #migration policy of 🇦🇿 at ADA University to our young diplomats from MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿. Talked about migration related priorities and main aspects of migration management in 🇦🇿. Thanks for the invitation and interactive discussions.

During visit of Amy Pope we also signed MoU on cooperation related to Regional Training Center on Migration - Azerbaijan which is the flagship joint initiative of Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidməti State Migration Service & IOM Azerbaijan aiming to create specialized regional center to foster capacity building and research activities at the regional level

Had the great pleasure of hosting Amy Pope at Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidməti State Migration Service. Highlighted the importance of cooperation within joint projects w/h IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 and discussed perspectives of deepening partnerships within multilateral platforms related to international #migration .
IOM Azerbaijan