President Ilham Aliyev meets with India's Minister of External Affairs in Azerbaijan

President Ilham Aliyev meets with India's Minister of External Affairs in Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Minister of External Affairs of India in Baku, Azerbaijan, 23 October 2026.
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met India’s Minister of External Affairs in Baku for talks on strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on trade, investment, energy and technology.

The two sides highlighted their shared interests as members of the Global South, noting similar positions on several international issues.

Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in politics, trade, the economy, advanced technology, culture and humanitarian affairs.

Strengthening diplomatic and economic ties

Both sides stressed the importance of closer cooperation within international organisations, alongside more frequent high-level contacts and reciprocal visits.

They also discussed exchanges of business and economic delegations as a way to deepen commercial ties and create new opportunities for cooperation.

Energy and investment opportunities

Energy remains a key pillar of economic ties between Azerbaijan and India.

Indian company ONGC Videsh's involvement in the Azeri–Chirag–Gunashli oil fields and the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline highlights the countries' longstanding energy partnership.

Investment was another focus of the talks. An Indian company was among the businesses that collectively invested $125 million in Azerbaijan through the latest investment forum.

The investment highlights opportunities for Indian businesses in Azerbaijan and the potential for further commercial partnerships between the two countries.

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