Aliyev thanks Trump for sharing Shusha forum speech and seeks deeper U.S.-Azerbaijan ties

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has thanked Donald Trump for endorsing his remarks on U.S.-Azerbaijan relations, praising the president’s peace agenda during the Shusha Global Media Forum.

President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude to Donald Trump on Saturday for sharing comments made at the Shusha Global Media Forum, where Aliyev highlighted the importance of U.S.-Azerbaijan cooperation. The exchange came after Trump reposted a clip from the forum on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Aliyev welcomed Trump’s support for peace and stability “both globally and in our region,” and voiced confidence that bilateral relations would strengthen during Trump’s presidency. “We share common values, such as the importance of family traditions,” Aliyev said, adding that he hoped ties would reach “a new level.”

The 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum, held in Khankendi/Shusha from 19 to 21 July, drew about 255 participants, including some 140 delegates from 52 countries, under the theme “Digital Pathways: Strengthening Information and Media Resilience in the Age of AI.”

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