Azerbaijan puts forward its candidacy for UN Security Council non-permanent membership

Azerbaijan has put forward its candidacy for a non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council, for the term of 2012-2013. The elections will be held during the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly in October, 2011.

Since joining to the United Nations in 1992, Azerbaijan has consistently demonstrated its strong commitment to the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, which are indispensable foundations of a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. Azerbaijan has staunchly supported the United Nations, including, in particular, through active participation in the activities of its relevant bodies and agencies.

As a country suffering from the scourge of war and situating in proximity to other conflicts affecting the regional countries, Azerbaijan is determined to establish lasting peace and stability in the region of South Caucasus and beyond on the basis of the generally accepted norms and principles of international law, the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions as well as the appropriate documents and decisions adopted by other international organizations.


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