Putin, Rouhani, Aliyev sign joint declaration in Baku with call to world community to pool efforts in fighting terrorism
BAKU. Aug 8 (Interfax) - The presidents of Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan urged the world community to unite efforts for the effective fight against terrorism and extremism, as well as the countering of trans-national crime.
Leaders of the three countries Vladimir Putin, Hassan Rouhani and Ilham Aliyev have signed a declaration, following the tripartite meeting in Baku on Monday.
"The parties are full of determination to comprehensively fight terrorism, extremism, trans-national organized crime, illegal circulation of weapons, narcotic substances and their precursors, human trafficking and crimes in the sphere of information communication technologies," the document said.
The presidents of Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan "call on the world community to pool efforts for the effective fight against these challenges and threats to international stability and security with the UN central coordinating role."
"The parties categorically condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. They underline the importance and usefulness of bilateral and trilateral consultations to exchange opinions on development of the situation and elaboration of the measures to effectively counter terrorism," the declaration said.
Besides, "the parties admit that unsettled conflicts in the region are a significant impediment for regional cooperation, and in this regard underline the importance of their soonest possible peaceful resolution through talks on the basis of the principles and norms of international law and the decisions and documents adopted in line with them."