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President Ilham Aliyev emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to women’s rights and the preservation of traditional values at a high-level Turkic States meeting in Baku.
Azerbaijan remains committed to advancing women's rights and expanding their role in society, President Ilham Aliyev said in a letter to participants of the 2nd Meeting of Ministers and Heads of Institutions for Family Affairs and Social Policy of the Organization of Turkic States, held in Baku under the theme “The Role of Women in Modern Society: Sustainable Development and Traditional Values.”
In his message, the President noted that Azerbaijani women are actively involved in public and political life, contributing through their cultural and scientific achievements, and are well represented in state institutions.
President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the significance of shared cultural heritage among Turkic nations, pointing out that the family has always been a key pillar of social structure. He highlighted the historical role of women as guardians of moral values, defenders of the homeland, and contributors to national progress by holding important public roles.
The President also underlined the relevance of the meeting's theme in light of global challenges, emphasizing the need for stronger cooperation among Turkic states in areas of family and social policy. He noted that such collaboration helps protect family institutions and fosters inclusive development rooted in traditional values.
Concluding his message, President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that the exchange of ideas at the Baku meeting would help define shared goals and promote meaningful partnerships.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Thursday, as Iran reiterated that it will neither enter into new negotiations with the United States nor re-open the Strait as long as its conditions are not met, despite recent indirect talks in New York mediated by Qatar.
As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
The 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York on Wednesday, with another day of high-level speeches and diplomatic meetings. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and international cooperation remain at the centre of discussions.
The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold an urgent high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The meeting comes as Tehran seeks to distance itself from the rapid advance of its Houthi allies.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan held talks on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. They discussed progress towards peace and the development of economic and transport links between the two countries.
Fourteen Kazakh military personnel died after being swept out to sea during a naval training exercise in the western Mangistau region, authorities said on Thursday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted a forceful defence of Israel's actions in the region at the United Nations on Thursday, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates streamed out.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated again, with Pakistani security sources saying its troops thwarted an attempted Afghan Taliban attack in the Gulistan sector of Balochistan on Thursday, along Pakistan’s western border with Afghanistan, killing several Taliban fighters.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze used his address to the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York this week to make a two-part case: that Georgia is becoming an indispensable regional hub, and that it remains open to repairing ties with international partners.
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