Welcoming the guests, Minister of Health Teymur Musayev emphasized that Azerbaijan cooperates effectively with various specialized agencies of the UN.

According to him, the "Framework Document on Sustainable Development Cooperation between the UN and Azerbaijan for 2021-2025" defines the strategic directions of bilateral cooperation.

The minister also highlighted effective collaboration between Azerbaijan and the UN Development Program in several areas, including healthcare: "Providing universal healthcare coverage in Azerbaijan and enhancing the resilience of the national healthcare system against pandemics and acute diseases are among the main directions of our partnership."

Teymur Musayev recalled the XI Global Baku Forum held in the capital of Azerbaijan in March, where the President of Azerbaijan met with the Administrator of the UN Development Program, Achim Steiner. During the meeting, President Steiner invited the head of state to the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), scheduled to be held in Baku in November this year, despite Azerbaijan being an exporter of fossil fuels, the head of state emphasized the prioritization of the green agenda.

Finally, Minister of Health of Azerbaijan expressed hope for the future dynamic development of bilateral relations.

Expressing gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality, the Resident Representative of the UN Development Program noted significant efforts in recent years to strengthen the healthcare system in Azerbaijan through reforms.

Alessandra Roccasalva stated that the UN Development Program is ready for close cooperation with Azerbaijan in implementing green growth and digital transformation in line with the country's national priorities for sustainable development.

During the meeting, prospects for cooperation in nation-building efforts in the territories liberated from occupation during the 44-day Patriotic War and other mutually beneficial issues were also discussed.