On December 8–9, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán paid an official visit to Turkey that attracted attention far beyond the two countries, as the decisions taken went well beyond the bilateral agenda and have the potential to affect processes across Eastern and Central Europe.
Azerbaijan and Hungary have long enjoyed a high level of mutual understanding, supported by steady political dialogue on key global issues. This strong foundation has helped foster business discourse, both bilaterally and in multilateral formats involving Central Asian states and Türkiye.
New rail links, expanded Caspian crossings and Türkiye’s Railport terminal are accelerating freight flows across Middle Corridor, reshaping east-west transport dynamics.
When I told people I was going on a Zionist Rabbinic Coalition mission trip to Azerbaijan and Israel, the most common reaction was “Why are you going there?” meaning Azerbaijan. The second most common response was “Where is Azerbaijan?”
Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan confirmed that he held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan on the export of oil and petroleum products to Armenia.
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the passing of Azerbaijan’s national leader, Heydar Aliyev.
As Azerbaijan moves through the end of 2025, its diplomatic messaging reflects cautious optimism and a more confident engagement with Europe.
On 8–9 December, the President of Azerbaijan arrived in Slovakia for the first official visit in the history of bilateral relations. This fact alone vividly demonstrates the high level of trust between Baku and Bratislava, as well as the shared intention to give their cooperation a systemic and long-term character.
Chancellor says the 2 countries signing peace agreement opened 'historic opportunity' for peace and prosperity in Caucasus and closer cooperation with EU.
On December 8, President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini hosted an official banquet in Bratislava in honor of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed serious concern over several provisions in the “EU–Armenia Strategic Agenda for Partnership,” signed on 2 December 2025 in Brussels following the Partnership Council meeting.
Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves increased by $12.5 billion, or 17.6%, in January–November of this year, reaching $83.5 billion
In January–November of 2025, Azerbaijan generated 1.6% more gross domestic product (GDP) compared to the same period last year.
During President Ilham Aliyev’s first official visit to Slovakia, he and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini delivered statements highlighting a decisive upgrade in bilateral relations and outlining new areas of strategic cooperation.
Ilham Aliyev meets delegation led by Tehran's foreign minister in Azerbaijani capital.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
In recent months, relations between Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates have entered a phase of explosive activity — and this dynamic is anything but accidental.
“The main goal facing Azerbaijan’s economy today is its diversification. Reforms implemented over the past 20 years have ensured transparency and created a favorable business environment.”
Azerbaijani presidential adviser Hikmet Hajiyev and Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan met Saturday to talk about the ongoing peace process between their countries during a panel at the Doha Forum.
Officials stress economic and strategic value of TRIPP corridor, pointing to eased transit and renewed dialogue as peace momentum builds.
In recent years, Eurasia has undergone a structural transformation in how regions connect, trade, and cooperate. The combination of geopolitical shocks, disrupted supply chains, and the search for secure east–west routes has elevated the importance of the Trans-Caspian space.
Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, stated that the initialing of the peace treaty between Baku and Yerevan will ensure the legitimacy and the legality, and also the guiding principles of international law in the South Caucasus region.
Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, has sent a letter of thanks to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
Azerbaijan, a leader member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Organisation of Turkic States (OTC), is a relatively new addition to the small number of secular Islamic states in the world alongside Türkiye, Indonesia and Pakistan.
