Day: October 15, 2026
Egypt expects the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to continue developing as an inclusive platform for dialogue and consultations among Asian states, Deputy Foreign Minister of Egypt Mohamed Abu Bakr said at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, Report informs.
“Strengthening stability is not limited to the political and security spheres, but also involves expanding economic and development cooperation, which is one of the key factors for ensuring sustainable stability,” he noted.
According to him, Egypt attaches special importance to strengthening the partnership between Asia and Africa, drawing on historical ties between the two continents and the significant potential for economic and investment integration.
Abu Bakr also reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to cooperating with all CICA member states to support the Conference’s institutional development, enhance its effectiveness, and implement its principles and goals in practice, emphasizing that these efforts will foster trust, curb tensions, and promote a culture of dialogue and cooperation.
Jordan supports consensus on the Baku Declaration and the statement on occupational health and safety, Jordanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Omar Al Nahar said at the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.
“Jordan, which serves as a link between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea, is a natural partner for Baku, as evidenced by the visa abolition and energy cooperation agreements signed this year. We hope that regular flights between Amman and Baku will soon further demonstrate this partnership,” the diplomat noted.
The ambassador thanked Azerbaijan for its CICA chairmanship, emphasizing that Jordan supports consensus on the Baku Declaration and the statement on occupational health and safety.
According to Omar Al Nahar, the organization was originally founded on the principle of building confidence through incremental steps. In this regard, he welcomed the current summit’s focus on connectivity and recalled that Jordan joined CICA in 2008.