AZERBAIJAN — GRENADA

Foreign Affairs Minister of Grenada Peter David and his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov signed the joint communiqué on establishing diplomatic ties between Grenada and Azerbaijan in New York on the margins of the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The signing of the Joint Declaration at the Republic of Armenia Permanent Representation in New York was followed by the two Ambassadors’ talks. During the conversation, the sides attached importance to the promotion of bilateral cooperation and agreed on strengthening contacts within the UN and international organizations.

The two Ministers reaffirmed their respect for the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, inviolability of internationally recognised borders, non‐interference in the internal affairs and the peaceful settlement of disputes.

Minister David outlined some of the areas Grenada requires technical assistance including energy, education and health.

The Azerbaijani Minister expressed an interest in developing closer relations with Caribbean countries and requested Grenada’s assistance, as the incoming Chair of CARICOM.

Diplomatic relations between Grenada and Azerbaijan were established on September 23, 2010.