Shlapachenko: UN plans strategic dialogue with Azerbaijani government in Karabakh region

The UN plans to conduct a strategic dialogue with the government of Azerbaijan in the Karabakh region of the country, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Dmytro Shlapachenko told journalists, Report informs.

"We plan, together with the government, to conduct a strategic dialogue in Karabakh. For me, this is of strategic importance and is a very important direction," he emphasized.

Shlapachenko noted that within the framework of this dialogue, the needs of the government will be identified to understand how the UN can provide support to the processes taking place in Karabakh.

He also reported plans to hold a number of cultural events and expand UN activities in Azerbaijan.

"We see all the necessary conditions for this," Shlapachenko said.

Shlapachenko also noted Azerbaijan's commitment to promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

"We are really impressed that the country is one of the leaders in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals. Azerbaijan already has its own vision of what needs to be done," he stated.

He emphasized that Azerbaijan is one of the few countries that have already presented four Voluntary National Reviews within the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. According to him, a fifth review is currently being prepared.