President Ilham Aliyev receives Prime Minister of Belarus in Baku

On May 6, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met with Alexander Turchin, the Prime Minister of Belarus.

On 6 May, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin in Baku. The sides exchanged views on key areas of bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on political dialogue, economic collaboration, and industrial partnerships.

President Aliyev noted the close friendship and mutual trust between Azerbaijan and Belarus, highlighting the visit of Prime Minister Turchin—one of his first official trips since assuming office—as a clear indication of the strong partnership between the two countries.

Emphasising the importance of aligning economic and trade ties with the high level of political relations, President Aliyev expressed Azerbaijan’s interest in expanding cooperation across various sectors.

Prime Minister Turchin conveyed greetings from President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko. President Aliyev, in turn, asked him to extend his own regards to the Belarusian leader.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed industrial cooperation, with particular attention given to the production of Belarusian automotive equipment at the Ganja Automobile Plant. The establishment of service centres across Azerbaijan and prospects for joint ventures in areas such as elevator manufacturing, household appliances, and agriculture were also discussed.

Both leaders noted opportunities in livestock breeding, dairy and meat processing, and poultry farming. They agreed to strengthen collaboration through the Intergovernmental Commission, which was tasked with overseeing further development in these fields.

Prime Minister Turchin noted his positive impressions of Baku, marking his first visit to the Azerbaijani capital, and expressed interest in Belarusian participation in reconstruction efforts across the liberated territories. He stated that he would visit these areas during his trip.

The meeting also addressed cooperation in urban planning. President Aliyev invited Belarus to participate in the 2026 World Urban Forum, which will be hosted by Azerbaijan.

The discussion concluded with an exchange of views on other areas of mutual interest.

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