On behalf of the government of Azerbaijan, Ali Hasanov thanked Filippo Grandi for UNHCR`s assistance in addressing humanitarian problems of the Azerbaijani refugees and IDPs, who fell victims to Armenia`s military aggression. Hasanov highlighted Azerbaijan`s social and economic development and state programs to improve the living conditions of the refugees and IDPs.

He spoke about the current state of Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Armenia`s non-constructive position in the negotiations. He said that Armenia constantly violates the ceasefire on the frontline thereby posing a threat to civilians. Hasanov presented a photo album reflecting the UN High Commissioner`s visit to Azerbaijan in 1999 to Grandi and invited him to visit Azerbaijan again.

Grandi hailed the Azerbaijani government`s efforts to improve living conditions of the refugees and IDPs. He stressed the necessity of combining the international community`s efforts to solve problems of refugees and IDPs all over the world. The UN High Commissioner thanked the government of Azerbaijan for creating transparent and free conditions for international organizations` activity. Grandi said that UNHCR is committed to developing its successful cooperation with Azerbaijan`s government.

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