Seoul:Tahir Budagov, Deputy Chairman and Head of the Central Office of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), has been elected Vice-Chairman of the Bureau of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP). He will serve alongside representatives from China, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the election took place during the 13th ICAPP General Assembly held in Seoul, South Korea, on November 5-6. The event was themed 'Rebuilding Trust in a Transforming World' and included participation from representatives of 83 political parties across 36 countries.

The assembly featured a video address by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, along with speeches by Chung Eui-yong, Co-Chairman of the ICAPP Standing Committee; Cho Jeong-sik, Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea; and other officials. Key discussions revolved around enhancing dialogue among political parties, fostering mutual trust, promoting sustainable peace and stability, exploring the potential of artificial intelligence, and tackling climate change.

Tahir Budagov addressed the assembly, highlighting the new opportunities in the region following Azerbaijan's restoration of territorial integrity. He emphasized Azerbaijan's reconstruction efforts in the Garabagh and East Zangezur regions and the significance of YAP-organized events in Shusha for promoting political dialogue and inter-party cooperation.

The assembly concluded with an agreement to host the 14th ICAPP General Assembly in Vietnam in 2028.