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On September 1, the SCO Plus format meeting was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Axar.az reports that President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek to attend the meeting.

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov welcomed President Ilham Aliyev and other heads of state and government.

The participants of the SCO Plus format meeting then posed for a family photo.

President Ilham Aliyev addressed the meeting.

Speech by President Ilham Aliyev

- Dear Sadyr Nurgozhoevich,

Distinguished heads of state,

Ladies and gentlemen,

First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for the invitation and hospitality.

I am pleased to visit once again brotherly Kyrgyzstan. During my state visit a month ago, the Treaty on Allied Relations was signed. This historic document has elevated relations between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan to the highest level.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the President and the people of Kyrgyzstan on the achievements made in the country's socio-economic development and the strengthening of its standing in the international arena. The election of Kyrgyzstan as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027–2028 demonstrates the support of the international community for Kyrgyzstan's policies.

A little over a year ago, Azerbaijan and Armenia initialed the text of the peace agreement, putting an end to a 30-year conflict. Thus, the South Caucasus region, which was a long-standing conflict zone, is becoming a zone of peace.

Four resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council in 1993 were implemented three years ago, 30 years later. Azerbaijan is already supplying petroleum products to Armenia and providing transit for third-country cargo. Together with Armenia, we are working to increase the volume of mutual trade, expand the range of goods, and create new overland transport links. However, unfortunately, the UN played no role in the implementation of these resolutions. Azerbaijan entirely restored its sovereignty and territorial integrity on its own. The development of appropriate mechanisms is required for the swift implementation of UN Security Council resolutions. If implemented, this would serve to enhance the UN's prestige and the organization's role in conflict resolution. Having led the Non-Aligned Movement for four years until recently, Azerbaijan will continue to contribute to strengthening the principles of multilateralism in international affairs.

Thank you for your attention.

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov: Thank you very much, dear Ilham Heydarovich, for such a comprehensive speech. It is precisely such a broad dialogue that is essential for the formation of a fair, multipolar world.