Azerbaijan and Serbia have formally launched a Strategic Partnership Council, marking a new phase in bilateral relations and placing cooperation under direct presidential oversight.
Speaking from Belgrade, AnewZ’s Orkhan Amashov described the new Council as “incredibly important”, noting that although the decision to establish it had been taken earlier, its first meeting was held this week.
He said the format enables the presidents of both countries to directly supervise major projects and prevent bureaucratic delays.
Azerbaijan and Serbia have been strategic partners since 2013, when a joint action plan was adopted. Amashov said the council formalises cooperation at the highest political level and reflects both countries’ ambition to strengthen their regional roles.
Azerbaijan has created similar high-level mechanisms with several states with which it maintains strategic or comprehensive partnerships.
Energy remains central to the partnership. Several bilateral documents were adopted during the latest talks, including agreements in the energy sector.
Amashov said Azerbaijan contributes to energy diversification in the Western Balkans as regional states seek alternatives to Russian supplies. Cooperation includes plans for a 500 megawatt gas-fired power plant near Niš, aimed at strengthening Serbia’s domestic generation capacity.
He also noted Azerbaijan’s broader electricity expansion strategy, with plans to add eight gigawatts of generating capacity by 2032, part of which is expected to serve European markets.
Beyond economics, Amashov highlighted the political dimension of the relationship. He pointed to Azerbaijan’s consistent support for Serbia’s territorial integrity regarding Kosovo, despite differing positions with treaty ally Türkiye.
As Serbia advances its European Union accession process, he said closer ties with Azerbaijan enhance Belgrade’s strategic flexibility.
Strategic council launch and agreements
President Ilham Aliyev’s official visit to Serbia on 15 February centred on the inaugural session of the Azerbaijan-Serbia Strategic Partnership Council and the signing of multiple bilateral agreements.
Aliyev was received in Belgrade by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić with an official ceremony at Nikola Tesla Airport. The two leaders held a one-on-one meeting, chaired the council session and addressed the press.
A document exchange ceremony followed, covering cooperation in food security, the design and operation of a gas-turbine power plant, economic coordination, media and communications, culture for 2026 to 2030, sports and health insurance systems.
Both leaders reiterated their commitment to supporting each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, with Vučić describing the council session as a turning point in bilateral relations.
A senior Iranian military officer warned that American troops will become &lsq...
Cuba and the United States have been at odds for more than six decades, with tensions rooted in the 1959 revolution that transformed the island&rsq...
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have killed four people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (28 March). ...
The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of...
More than 372,000 people were left without electricity in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan after heavy rain triggered severe flooding, of...
A senior Iranian military officer warned that American troops will become ‘food for sharks’ on Sunday if the U.S. launches a ground offensive in Iran. The threat came as contingents of U.S. Marines began to arrive in the Middle East, with thousands expected to be deployed in the region.
Cuba and the United States have been at odds for more than six decades, with tensions rooted in the 1959 revolution that transformed the island’s political and economic system. Renewed focus on relations comes as Donald Trump’s rhetoric intensifies and conditions on the island worsen.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have killed four people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (28 March).
The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades
The involvement of Yemen’s Houthis has heightened regional tensions as the Iran-aligned group joins the conflict. The U.S. says it is hopeful of holding talks with Iran in the coming days, while Tehran has said that "talking and bombing is intolerable". Welcome to our live coverage of the conflict.
Cuba and the United States have been at odds for more than six decades, with tensions rooted in the 1959 revolution that transformed the island’s political and economic system. Renewed focus on relations comes as Donald Trump’s rhetoric intensifies and conditions on the island worsen.
The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades
Iranian Military Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zulfiqari has warned that American soldiers will become 'food for sharks' if U.S. President Donald Trump launches ground attacks against Iran. The threat comes after the U.S. military said it was deploying thousands of Marines to the region.
China is moving ahead with plans to establish a nationwide long-term care insurance system, aimed at supporting its rapidly ageing population and easing the financial burden on families caring for elderly relatives.
More than 372,000 people were left without electricity in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan after heavy rain triggered severe flooding, officials said.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his government will absorb a 56bn-rupee fuel subsidy to shield people from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict.
The involvement of Yemen’s Houthis has heightened regional tensions as the Iran-aligned group joins the conflict. The U.S. says it is hopeful of holding talks with Iran in the coming days, while Tehran has said that "talking and bombing is intolerable". Welcome to our live coverage of the conflict.
AnewZ has released the official trailer for its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.
Hamas would have to allow its vast network of tunnels in Gaza to be destroyed as it gives up its weapons over eight months, under a disarmament plan drawn up by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment