Through its active diplomacy, Azerbaijan continues working with determination to narrow the gap between the positions of the Global North and the Global South and to foster more inclusive and effective dialogue. However, the mistrust that has persisted for years between the two remains a major impediment to achieving lasting success.

Axar.az reports said President Ilham Aliyev stated this as he addressed the founding conference of the Global South NGO Platform.

“We have taken on the role of a bridge between the Global South and the Global North to help address this imbalance and are committed to making renewed contributions to the cause of confidence-building.

As a country that has successfully undergone economic and political transformation – and restored fully its territorial integrity and sovereignty through its own means in the face of military aggression – Azerbaijan deeply understands the challenges faced by the least developed countries, developing countries and the Global South as a whole, and remains fully committed to promoting cooperation, solidarity, and lasting success,” added the head of state.