In a bid to strengthen bilateral ties, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on October 23. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation between India and Azerbaijan as the two nations continue to engage diplomatically.
During the meeting, Jaishankar conveyed greetings from Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing appreciation for President Aliyev’s positive stance towards enhancing relations. This meeting is part of Jaishankar’s official visit to Azerbaijan, which also involved talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart to review and explore opportunities for closer collaboration.
This visit follows recent diplomatic interactions between the two countries, emphasizing their commitment to developing mutual interests. On October 16, India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, presented his credentials to President Aliyev, reiterating New Delhi’s dedication to deepening bilateral relations.
Earlier in October, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, participated in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in Baku. At the summit, Singh underscored India’s commitment to peace, cooperation, and regional stability, while advocating for collective efforts against cross-border terrorism.
Additionally, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Aliyev on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1. These series of meetings highlight the continuous diplomatic engagements as both countries seek to fortify their partnership.
