G20-2015 Turkey

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technologies. Our country both absorbs innovations
existing in the world, and acts as an initiator of the
latest ones in various sectors. In this context, we can
particularly underline Azerbaijan’s brand: the State
Agency for Services and Social Innovations to the
Citizens under the President – the ASAN Service centers
and all its affiliates. The ASAN Service is a modern model
of public relations. It embodies a new approach to the
relationship between the state and its citizens, and has a
very positive effect on eliminating red tape and possible
corruption. The ASAN Service practice is closely studied
by other countries, and its experience is widely spread.
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Multiculturalism
Today, Azerbaijan is recognised as important in realising
an independent policy in the international arena,
distinguished by its principled position and contributing
to the resolution of global problems. Azerbaijan
constantly develops its bilateral and multilateral
relations, based on equality, mutual confidence and
beneficial cooperation with the world’s countries and
international organisations. As a result, Azerbaijan
was elected to the United Nations Security Council
with the support of 155 countries, and contributed
to peace and security and the resolution of global
problems. While hosting numerous international
events, Azerbaijan fosters its status as a hub, both
in the region and in the wider area. It hosted the
European Games in 2015 and turned a new and
interesting page in the history of sports: it will host the
Islamic Solidarity Games in 2017. The organisation of
both these events in a period of only two years proves
that multiculturalism is well reflected in Azerbaijan.
I think that the national development strategy
and the development model of Azerbaijan in these
independence years offer interesting new perspectives
for G20 members. I am confident that, had Azerbaijan
not been in conflict with Armenia for the past 24 years
and had 20% of its territory occupied, the scope of
its successes would be much greater. I would like to
inform you that, in those lands, an ethnic cleansing
policy was carried out, together with the destruction
of the social and economic infrastructure, including
cultural monuments, and the emergence of one million
refugees and IDPs. Unfortunately, during this period,
the international community failed to demonstrate
its resolve in the resolution of this conflict, while
the decisions and resolutions of the world’s leading
international organisations, including the UN Security
Council, were not implemented and the norms of
international law were not respected.
At the same time, the conflicts and civil
confrontations created in post-Soviet territories, as
well as in the Middle East and Africa, undermined the
development of these regions and made possible the
failure of the national economies, social injustice, the
destruction of cities and villages, and a large flow of
refugees. Of course, the resolution of economic and
financial issues, either at global or regional levels,
seems complicated and even impossible, in light of
the threats to peace, stability and security. Therefore,
the issues on the G20 summit agenda should be viewed
through the prism of current political processes. The
settlement of existing political crises and the resolution
of conflicts should be based on international law,
norms and principles.
The dramatic fall in energy resource prices and
reigning uncertainty in the world market since the
second half of 2014 could force many countries to
face a worsening economic environment and even
such challenges as stagnation and decline in the
medium term. Serious consequences may already
be observed in several countries. Therefore, it is
important to take steps to stabilise the global
energy market and ensure a favourable atmosphere
for both energy exporters and importers.
Azerbaijan welcomes plans related to the energy
supplies to various regions and the resolution of
food security within vulnerable countries. It joins
the initiatives to create beneficial and predictable
trade regimes between countries, bettering the social
status of peoples worldwide, promoting investments,
fostering gender equality and empowering women.
Our country supports the practical measures envisaged
in all these areas.
At the same time, the efficiency of efforts to
cope with global economic crises should be assessed.
Stabilising steps should be even broader, in order to
trigger serious discussions to increase the resistance
of the world economy to post-crisis threats and reflect
adequate opinions in the G20’s final communiqué.
In my opinion, the discussions and decisions
at the G20 Antalya Summit will be instrumental in
undertaking real and effective measures, related to
resolving current problems and forming a common
strategy to address many global issues.
President Aliyev
participates in the
men’s karate medal
ceremony at the
2015 European
Games in Baku
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