UN resident coordinator hails Azerbaijan's contribution as middle power to UN activities

Azerbaijan is an important partner for the United Nations and, as a middle power, hosts prestigious events organized by the global body, newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Dmytro Shlapachenko said while presenting his credentials to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

According to Report, in this context, Shlapachenko recalled that Baku has hosted COP and the World Urban Forum.

Noting that the 4th International Mine Action Conference on the theme "Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery: Setting Standards of Excellence for Safe Settlements" is currently taking place in Baku, he added that Azerbaijan will also host UN Climate Week.

Shlapachenko commended the support provided by Azerbaijan to the activities of relevant UN entities.