BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 13. The Azerbaijani
Parliament has ratified the Host Country Agreement regarding the
Secretariat of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization (NAMYO),
which was submitted for consideration at today’s plenary session of
the parliament, Trend’s correspondent reports from the event.


During the session, it was noted that the purpose of the
agreement, signed in Baku on September 10, 2026, is to create
conditions for the NAMYO Secretariat to effectively perform its
functions and duties in Azerbaijan, define its legal status,
privileges and immunities, and regulate relations between the
Government of Azerbaijan and the organization.


The agreement consists of a preamble and 12 articles. The
preamble refers to the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement
Youth Network, the creation of the Youth Organization based on the
Shusha Declaration adopted in 2022, and the provisions of its
Statute, which stipulate that its headquarters be located in
Baku.


The document establishes the Secretariat’s status as a legal
entity, granting it the right to conclude contracts, acquire and
dispose of movable and immovable property (excluding land), and
initiate legal proceedings. It also defines the inviolability of
the Secretariat’s premises, property, archives and documents, as
well as the privileges and immunities of its staff members in
relation to the performance of their official duties. These
privileges and immunities are granted to staff members to enable
them to perform their functions and not for their personal
benefit.


The agreement provides for the Secretariat’s exemption from
taxes, customs duties and related charges on goods imported or
exported for official use. It also grants the Secretariat the right
to hold currency, maintain foreign currency accounts, transfer
funds and convert currencies. Certain privileges do not apply to
staff members who are citizens of Azerbaijan or permanent residents
of the country.


The Government of Azerbaijan undertakes to provide the
Secretariat with suitable premises, extend the necessary financial
support for its operations and ensure appropriate living conditions
for its staff members. The annual financial contribution allocated
from the state budget is capped at 877,114 manat ($515,950). The
Secretariat submits its projected annual budget to the Government,
and the allocated financial contribution is transferred to its bank
account no later than March 1 of each year. Responsibility for
maintaining the premises and covering utility expenses rests with
the Secretariat.


The document also establishes procedures for issuing visas free
of charge to staff members and their family members entering
Azerbaijan for official purposes, providing accreditation cards to
relevant individuals, and notifying the Government of changes in
personnel.


The agreement enters into force on the date the organization
receives official notification from the Government confirming the
completion of internal procedures required for its implementation.
Amendments to the agreement may be made through separate protocols
upon mutual consent of the parties. Any disputes arising from its
interpretation or application will be resolved through negotiations
between the parties.


The draft law on the approval of the "Host Country Agreement
between the Government of Azerbaijan and the Non-Aligned Movement
Youth Organization regarding the Secretariat of the Non-Aligned
Movement Youth Organization" was adopted in a single reading
following discussions.