Yalchin Rafiyev: Azerbaijan attaches great importance to cooperation with CARICOM

Azerbaijan and Cuba have established successful cooperation, including within international organizations.

Report informs with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan that the issue was discussed during the visit to Cuba of a delegation headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator for COP29 Yalchin Rafiyev.

Within the framework of the visit, working meetings were held with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba for Multilateral Cooperation Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, as well as with ambassadors of member countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) accredited to Cuba.

At the meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba, satisfaction was expressed with the successful cooperation between the two countries, especially within international organizations. The parties exchanged views on climate change issues and discussed the historic results achieved in the context of Azerbaijan's chairmanship of COP29, emphasizing the importance of strengthening joint efforts.

During the meeting with CARICOM ambassadors, it was noted that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to developing ties with this organization. It was specifically emphasized that humanitarian and development assistance was provided to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement and in subsequent stages.

The parties expressed mutual interest in expanding ties between Azerbaijan and CARICOM, promoting joint projects, and strengthening cooperation on multilateral platforms.