Relations between the member states of our organization are excellent in the bilateral format, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said as he received the participants of the meeting of Heads of Government/Vice President of OTS Member States, according to Report.
Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting, President Ilham Aliyev said:
"The views expressed here today once again demonstrate that our organization has a very bright future. Every member state and observer state wants our organization to grow stronger and to play a more important role on the world stage. I am confident that we will achieve this.
I would also like to touch upon one more issue. In my opening remarks, I shared my thoughts about the uniqueness of our organization. There is another point I would like to highlight, which is also very important. Relations between the member states of our organization are also excellent in the bilateral format. There are no problems or misunderstandings. I can say that this is a rare phenomenon among international organizations in the world.
We are all aware of the nature of international organizations, where disputes, confrontations, and even conflicts may arise between member states. However, our uniqueness - and our great common value - lies in the fact that, in both multilateral and bilateral formats, there is only goodwill, good intentions, mutual support, respect, and esteem. This is a tremendous value. We must preserve it and instill it in future generations.
We must continue to strengthen our organization in all directions so that, over time, it becomes a global actor on the world stage. Once again, I emphasize that we have all the opportunities to achieve this. First and foremost, our unity, our common ethnic roots, our vast geography, our energy resources, and our transport routes.
Today, when it comes to transport, it is impossible to bypass our region. Through continued investment, with each country contributing within its own territory, we are making this geography an even more significant factor.
I am confident that the issues discussed today, as well as those that will be addressed during your meeting, will further strengthen the power of our organization."