Azerbaijan and UN Discuss Enhanced Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

Baku:Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev met with Alexander Zuev, Acting Under-Secretary-General at the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, during a high-level meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation member states in Baku.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the Prosecutor General highlighted the successful partnership between Azerbaijan and the UN, stressing the importance of further collaboration between the Prosecutor General's Office and various UN entities.

The discussions covered the current status and future prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism. Key topics included coordinating international efforts against terrorism, enhancing the institutional capacity of law enforcement agencies, and increasing the mutual exchange of experiences.

The parties also referred to previous high-level events, such as one focused on the role of law enforcement in combating climate change, organized in conjunction with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates for COP29 in November 2024. The importance of building on past bilateral meetings and developing cooperation through concrete initiatives was also noted.

Prosecutor General Aliyev reiterated Azerbaijan's readiness to broaden relations with relevant UN structures, learn from international experiences, and pursue joint practical initiatives. Alexander Zuev emphasized the need for continued development of cooperation, strengthening law enforcement capabilities, and sharing international expertise.

The meeting concluded with both parties expressing a mutual interest in advancing cooperation to combat terrorism and enhance engagement with UN structures.