BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 17. On December 17,
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance, Sahil Babayev, met with Vladanka
Andreeva, the Permanent Coordinator of the UN Mission in
Azerbaijan, upon the expiry of her tenure, to discuss the
“Framework Document on Cooperation in the Field of Sustainable
Development, Trend
reports via the country’s Finance Ministry.
During the meeting, the sides engaged in discussions regarding
the “Framework Document on Cooperation in the Field of Sustainable
Development for the Period 2026-2030,” a significant agreement
signed in October between the Government of Azerbaijan and the UN.
They examined how the document aligns with national development
priorities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well
as the potential for translating its goals into actionable
outcomes.
Moreover, it was further emphasized that the Framework Document,
developed in close collaboration with the Azerbaijani government,
will serve as a cornerstone for fostering inclusive economic
growth, advancing human development, improving climate and
environmental sustainability, and achieving green growth and a just
transition. These objectives are in line with the country’s
“Socio-Economic Development Strategy for 2022-2026.”
Minister Babayev underscored the pivotal role of multilateral
partnerships with various specialized UN agencies in realizing
Azerbaijan’s national development objectives and sustainable
development goals. He also highlighted the country’s priorities for
deepening these partnerships and ensuring the effective
implementation of relevant initiatives.
Vladanka Andreeva expressed her gratitude for the high level of
partnership and cooperation that had developed between the UN
country office and the Government of Azerbaijan during her tenure
in Azerbaijan, which lasted more than four and a half years. She
noted that this cooperation had played an important role in the
implementation of the national development program and sustainable
development goals in Azerbaijan, and reaffirmed her commitment to
continuing UN cooperation with Azerbaijan, especially within the
framework of the implementation of the “Framework Document on
Cooperation in the Field of Sustainable Development for
2026-2030.”
In conclusion, Minister Babayev highly appreciated the Permanent
Coordinator’s contribution to the development of relations between
the UN and Azerbaijan over her tenure and wished success in her
future endeavors.