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Jaishankar Calls For Stronger India-Azerbaijan Ties During Baku Visit

Published: 23 October 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India and Azerbaijan share an interest in promoting peace, progress and prosperity, while terrorism, conflict and instability are common threats. During talks in Baku, he also discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy and connectivity. Jaishankar welcomed the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia and reiterated India’s position that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.

Key Takeaways

The visit signals an effort by India and Azerbaijan to strengthen ties, with peace, trade and connectivity emerging as key areas of cooperation.

Sources

Ministry of External Affairs, Economic Times