On 4 December, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, called the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
Friedrich Merz first congratulated him on the progress achieved in advancing the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Chancellor underlined that Germany supports stability in the region.
Expressing gratitude for the congratulations, the head of state noted that Azerbaijan is the initiator of regional peace efforts.
President Ilham Aliyev stressed that the country will continue its work to ensure and strengthen lasting peace in the region.
During the phone call, the sides exchanged views on the prospects for the development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Germany.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz invited the President to pay a visit to Germany. President Ilham Aliyev gladly accepted the invitation and, in turn, invited the Chancellor to visit Azerbaijan. Friedrich Merz likewise accepted the invitation with satisfaction.
