Tofig Musayev

31 Mart - Azərbaycanlıların Soyqırımı Günü

Xarici İşlər Nazirliyinin 31 Mart – Azərbaycanlıların Soyqırımı Günü ilə bağlı BƏYANATI ⬇️⬇️⬇️ mfa.gov.az/az/news/no13326 ________ Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 31 March – Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis ⬇️⬇️⬇️ mfa.gov.az/en/news/no13326

Today marks the fourth observance of the #InternationalDayofZeroWaste with the theme "Food Waste". Azerbaijan joined the UNGA high-level event to stress the urgent need to tackle food waste, an issue with major implications for climate, ecosystems, and food security. Building on #COP29, the initiatives to reduce methane from organic waste and promote resilient, circular food systems were highlighted. In line with 🇹🇷 Türkiye’s leadership on the #ZeroWaste agenda, set to be one of the priorities of its #COP31 Presidency, we look forward to strengthening cooperation, including at #WUF13 in Baku, at the intersection of cities, climate, and sustainability.

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the UN was delighted to host a diplomatic briefing for a group of brilliant students from California State University, who are representing Azerbaijan at the annual New York National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), the world’s oldest and largest intercollegiate Model UN conference. We are grateful to students for their stellar research and preparation and are proud of the way they are representing Azerbaijan.

At today’s UN briefing on #COP31, organized by Türkiye, Azerbaijan reaffirmed its strong support for Türkiye and Australia in delivering an effective and action-oriented COP process, underscoring the importance of translating the progress achieved in Baku and Belém into tangible outcomes in Antalya. Building on #COP29 outcomes, the importance of the Troika approach and continued close cooperation with the COP30 and COP31 Presidencies was highlighted to sustain high-level engagement throughout the year. It was emphasized that the key events in Azerbaijan, including the Shamakhi Climate Retreat, Climate Week 2026 and #WUF13, will help strengthen the urban–climate nexus, enhance coordination, and connect negotiations with implementation realities in the lead-up to COP31.

At the invitation of the Hungarian side, a successful meeting was held in Budapest within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States at the level of assistants to the heads of state and government. During the meeting, the outcomes of the Gabala Summit of the OTS were reviewed, and, with reference to Azerbaijan’s chairmanship priorities, the importance of cooperation in the field of security was emphasized in the context of current global challenges. As President Ilham Aliyev has emphasized in previous OTS Summits, the Turkic world—through its young demography, rich natural resources, energy potential, and strategic geopolitical position, including key transport routes—holds significant place in the Eurasian continent and the OTS has evolved into an important geopolitical center.

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations, with the support of the International Organization for Migration Office to the United Nations, organized a virtual meeting of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (#GCM) Champion Countries ahead of the 2nd International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), which will be held in May 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Mr. Ulvi Aliyev, Head of the International Cooperation Department of the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, delivered opening remarks on behalf of Azerbaijan's Co-chairmanship of the GCM Champions Initiative for 2026, emphasizing the IMRF as a key venue to highlight achievements and challenges for global migration governance and the Progress Declaration to be adopted, as an opportunity to identify partnerships. During the virtual meeting, Mr. Jonathan Prentice, Head of the United Nations Network on Migration Secretariat, stressed the importance of international cooperation to address the evolving challenges in migration issues. The meeting followed by an exchange of views among the GCM Champions on the upcoming 2nd IMRF and the Progress Declaration to be adopted as it's outcome.

Mədəni Diplomatiya üçün İncəsənət:Azərbaycan Şərqlə Qərbin qovuşduğu məkan adlı sərgimizin açılışı, Nyu York, BMT-nin Mənzil Qərargahı, 23 mart 2026-cı il.

On 23 March 2026, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations, in partnership with the Social and Psychological Rehabilitation Centre of the Youth – “Dirchelish” (Revival), inaugurated an exhibition of young Azerbaijani artists “Art for Cultural Diplomacy, Azerbaijan – Where the East and the West meet” at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event was held on the occasion of the International Day of Novruz established by General Assembly resolution 64/253 of 23 February 2010. Welcoming diplomats, UN officials and guests attending the exhibition, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the UN, Ambassador Tofig F. Musayev @TofigMusayev, emphasized the importance of Novruz as a celebration deeply rooted in the values of peace, mutual understanding, and cultural diversity, and serving as a powerful reminder of the role of culture in fostering unity and dialogue among peoples. Certificates were presented to young artists whose paintings were displayed at the exhibition. The candidate of Azerbaijan to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Mr. Farid Adilov @FaridAdilov, also participated in the opening ceremony of the exhibition and presented his vision on the future work of the Committee. Traditional Novruz culinary delights were served following the opening ceremony. The exhibition will remain on display at UN Headquarters through 27 March 2026. un.mfa.gov.az/en/news/press-…

Amb. Tofig F. Musayev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations, hosted Ms. Ugochi Daniels, Deputy Director General for Operations of the International Organisation for Migration. Productive discussions were held on the upcoming 2nd International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), to be held this May at United Nations Headquarters and Azerbaijan’s co-chairmanship in the Global Compact for Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration Champion Countries Initiative for 2026. Azerbaijan’s national measures and preparatory works in relation to migration issues and the 2nd IMRF were presented.

At the informal consultations on the Progress Declaration of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), delivering a statement on behalf of the 41 Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (#GCM) Champion Countries Initiative as its co-chair for 2026, #Azerbaijan noted that the zero draft provides an important basis for the start of deliberations. It was informed that the #GCM Champion Countries remain committed to working constructively with all delegations to achieve a balanced and action‑oriented Progress Declaration - one that delivers a meaningful outcome for this second IMRF and strengthens efforts to reduce vulnerabilities and make migration safer, more orderly, and more regular for all.

At the commemorative meeting of the General Assembly to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, #Azerbaijan informed of its consistent efforts to foster understanding and build bridges among different cultures. It was mentioned, in this regard, that the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue will be held this autumn in Baku. At the same time, attention was drawn to combatting racial prejudices motivated by ideologies of racial superiority that continue to pose a serious threat to human lives and have the potential to hinder reconciliation efforts in post-conflict settings.

Les célébrations de #Novruz se poursuivent en France. Concert de mugham fascinant à Strasbourg, présenté par de talentueux musiciens azerbaïdjanais. Bravo et remerciements à @AzMissionCoE et à l’Ambassadeur @IsmayilovFN !

‘ @AlimSciences təşkilatçılığı ilə Fransada təhsil alan bir qrup Azərbaycanlı tələbə ilə Strasburq Universitetində görüşümüz baş tutdu. Maraqlı və faydalı müzakirələrlə yadda qalan bu görüşdə iştirakı üçün @ECHR_CEDH hakimi Lətif Hüseynova və səfir @IsmayilovFN təşəkkür edirik!

Novruz celebrations bring families together through seasonal rituals, traditional food, and shared customs, marking renewal and the arrival of spring. In Brussels📍🇧🇪, this spirit was beautifully reflected in a vibrant event organized by @Fireland_az with the valued support of @AZMissionEU The celebration highlighted the richness of cultural traditions while fostering unity, friendship, and community🇦🇿

As millions of people around the world mark Nowruz, @antonioguterres says: “Across all nations and cultures, let’s walk together as we build a more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for all people. May this Nowruz bring joy, health, prosperity and peace.”

Müqəddəs Ramazan bayramınız mübarək! 🌙 Mərhəmət, paylaşma və mənəvi saflaşma rəmzi olan bu mübarək bayram münasibətilə bütün İslam aləminə əmin-amanlıq və rifah arzulayırıq. Ramazan bayramının qəlblərə sevinc, süfrələrə bərəkət gətirməsini, birlik və həmrəyliyi daha da gücləndirməsini diləyirik. Allah tutduğunuz orucları, etdiyiniz duaları və bütün xeyir əməllərinizi qəbul etsin! --- Happy Eid al-Fitr! 🌙 On the occasion of this blessed holiday symbolizing compassion, solidarity, and spiritual renewal, we extend our best wishes of peace and prosperity to whole Muslim world. May Eid-al-Fitr bring joy to hearts, abundance to tables, and further strengthen unity and solidarity. May Allah accept your fasting, prayers, and all your good deeds!

Xalqımızın zəngin mədəni irsinin, mənəvi dəyərlərinin, bolluq və bərəkətin, eləcə də yazın gəlişinin rəmzi olan Novruz bayramı münasibətilə əziz xalqımızı səmimi qəlbdən təbrik edirik. Novruz bayramının hər bir evə sevinc, firavanlıq və əmin-amanlıq gətirməsini arzulayırıq. Novruz Bayramınız mübarək!🌸

Hörmətli həmvətənlər! Sizi Novruz bayramı münasibətilə səmimi-qəlbdən təbrik edir, hər birinizə cansağlığı, səadət və işlərinizdə nailiyyətlər diləyirəm. president.az/az/articles/vi…