Peace, security, and political and economic stability are the foundation for the successful development of the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan.

This was stated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the VIII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan (C5+1) in Avaza.

According to him, the geopolitical significance of this cooperation format is not limited to joint projects in the energy and transport sectors.

"Peace, security, political and economic stability of our countries are the foundation of all our successes and the guarantee of further successful development of the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, and the strengthening of our interaction," the head of state emphasized.