Azerbaijan broadens ties, weighs Council exit

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 28 sources

   Germany and Azerbaijan establish joint Economic Council and deepen energy cooperation

   Germany and Azerbaijan signed a joint declaration establishing an Economic Council, pledging deeper energy ties, increased gas imports, and broader industrial cooperation.

2. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Russia and Azerbaijan fully normalize bilateral relations

   Russia and Azerbaijan declared full normalization of relations on 17 July, emphasizing revived diplomatic dialogue, expanding trade of up to $5 bn, and plans to restore direct flights, underscoring regional‑st­

3. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Azerbaijan FM Bayramov Meets Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow to Advance Bilateral Ties

   Azerbaijan’s FM Bayramov and Russia’s FM Lavrov met in Moscow on 17 July, boosting bilateral trade and investment ties while discussing South Caucasus stability and urging cease‑fires in regional conflicts.

4. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Azerbaijan and Slovakia deepen strategic partnership in high‑level talks

   Azerbaijan and Slovakia reaffirmed their strategic partnership on 15 July 2026, pledging deeper political, economic and energy cooperation and highlighting joint parliamentary initiatives.

5. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Slovakia seeks long‑term gas contracts with Azerbaijan after 2027

   Slovakia’s president and economy minister met Azerbaijan to lock in a 1.2 bn m³/yr gas deal after 2027, aiming to replace Russian supplies and boost bilateral trade.

6. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   UK-Azerbaijan parliamentary group seeks deeper strategic partnership

   The UK‑Azerbaijan parliamentary group, re‑formed after the 2024 election, aims to boost strategic ties, expand exchanges, and attract British investment beyond oil into renewables, security and trade.

7. 9 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Azerbaijan President Aliyev Considers Full Exit from Council of Europe

   President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan is weighing a full withdrawal from the Council of Europe after its voting rights were stripped, while stressing strong EU ties and expanding gas exports.

8. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Azerbaijan deepens ties with EU as regional leader, energy partnership expands

   Azerbaijan’s regional leadership is gaining EU recognition, with high‑level visits, a strategic energy partnership and a 65% rise in gas exports after a 2022 agreement.

9. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Azerbaijan, Belarus deepen cooperation with new lift plant in Agdam

   Azerbaijan and Belarus signed multiple cooperation deals, including a joint lift‑escalator plant in Agdam and a poultry complex, expanding projects across several regions and tourism ties.

10. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Azerbaijan and Peru Mark 30 Years of Diplomatic Ties

    Azerbaijan and Peru celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations with a joint exhibition in Baku and a concert highlighted in Peru’s La Razón, signaling deepening cultural and political ties.

11. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Azerbaijan and Iran plan expanded green tourism cooperation

    Iran and Azerbaijan discuss joint green tourism initiatives, citing shared natural assets, improved transport links, and Azerbaijan’s recent eco‑tourism milestones like COP‑29 and WUF.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Azerbaijan Moves from Aid Recipient to Donor, Expands Parliamentary Cooperation with Russia

    Azerbaijan announced its transition to a humanitarian donor at a UN forum and, weeks later, met Russian parliament leaders to deepen cooperation in inter‑parliamentary bodies.

13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Egypt and Azerbaijan deepen development partnership

    Egypt’s planning minister and Azerbaijan’s Cairo ambassador agreed to deepen joint investments, share sustainable‑development expertise, and expand economic ties, including direct Cairo‑Baku flights.

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Azerbaijan holds bilateral talks with Estonia and Japan to boost cooperation

    Azerbaijan met Estonia and Japan foreign ministries in June, discussing political ties, economic cooperation, energy projects and visa‑free travel, aiming to deepen bilateral relations.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Azerbaijan and Belarus Sign New Trade and Cooperation Agreements

    Azerbaijan and Belarus held their 16th intergovernmental commission meeting in Minsk, signing agreements on trade, industry, agriculture, transport and fire‑fighting equipment, and planning the next session for

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Algeria and Azerbaijan finalize strategic oil and gas partnership

    Algeria ratified a five‑year strategic energy memorandum with Azerbaijan, securing long‑term Azerbaijani light crude supplies to Sonatrach’s Augusta refinery and expanding cooperation in oil, gas, petrochemials

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Georgia and Azerbaijan sign 20‑year energy cooperation agreements

    Georgia and Azerbaijan seal 20‑year energy deals, reviving pipelines and boosting regional transit.