Ambassador: Afghanistan grateful to Azerbaijan for initiative to host Heart of Asia 2017 in Baku

Baku. 19 December. REPORT.AZ/ The vital role of Azerbaijan in Heart of Asia (Istanbul Process) in particular, co-chairing Heart of Asia meetings and hosting it's ministerial conference in 2017, is a clear sign of Azerbaijan's enduring commitment to Afghanistan on its path towards peace and stability.

Report informs, Ambassador of Afghanistan in Azerbaijan Mohammad Taqi Khalili said, commenting on decision of Azerbaijan to co-chair and host the Heart of Asia conference in 2017 in Baku at the ministerial level.

According to him, cooperations between the two countries have gained momentum in addressing regional challenges: “We have a common understanding of our regional problems and issues and are joining forces to tackle them. We are grateful to the leadership and government of Azerbaijan for this initiative to co-chair and host the Heart of Asia conference in 2017. This positive relationship in the continual strengthening of our two countries is a pivotal interaction of Islamic and regional significance for future prosperity.”