In the period of 14-18 August 2006 at the Ministry of Foreign Affaires, was held the second meeting of the heads of diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan Republic. On the meeting which traditionally is held each two years, the Minister Elmar Mammadyarov presented the report about the activity of diplomatic missions in the period after the last meeting held in 2004.

        At the first day of the meeting the President of Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliyev had a long speech. The head of state spoke about the priorities of the foreign policy and about the growing image of Azerbaijan within the International Organisations and about the achievements of our country in this field. At the same time, the president Ilham Aliyev gave the needed instructions and commission concerning a more effective accomplishment of the targets expected from the diplomats of the country.

        During the four - day meeting, were discussed the process of the regulation of Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, development of bilateral relations and the collaboration with the international organisations, the security issues, the economic, consular and juridical cooperation, the human rights Communities and other humanitarian issues including also the work with Azerbaijani Communities abroad, the issues regarding the intensification of propaganda for a wider popularisation of our country in the International Community. Regarding all above mention issues were expressed different opinions and proposals.

        The Head of Milli Medjlis Ogtai Asadov, the Deputy Prime-minister, the Head of the State Committee on refugees and displaced person forced migrants Ali Hasanov, the Minister of Internal Affaires Ramil Usubov, the Minister of Mergers Situations Kemaledin Heidarov, the Minister of Industry and Energy Natik Aliyev, the Minister of Finance Samir Sharifov, the Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev, the Minister of Education Misir Mardanov, the head of the State Frontier Service Elchin Guliyev, the president of State Committee on affairs with Azerbaijanians living in foreign countries Nazim Ibrahimov, Deputy Minister of Defence Chingiz Mamedov, Deputy Minister of National Security Gilal Asadov, Deputy Minister of Taxes Namig Aliyev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Sevindj Gasanova, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Intigam Babaev had a speech in front of the heads of Azerbaijani diplomatic missions, presenting the achievements of the structures they represent.

        On the 18th of august the heads of diplomatic missions visited the terminal in Sangachal, the refuges camps situated in the region Sabirabad and the military training centre of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

        The next meeting of the heads of diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan Republic will be held in the summer of 2008.