Azerbaijan and Ukraine Discuss Military-Industrial Cooperation and Peace Talks

Diplomacy

Azerbaijan, Ukraine

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Gabala to discuss strengthening military-industrial cooperation and potential peace negotiations with Russia.

Key points

  • The leaders explored opportunities for joint production in the defense and industrial sectors, including anti-drone technologies.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed Azerbaijan as a potential venue for future peace talks with Russia, contingent on Russian willingness to engage in diplomacy.
  • The two heads of state emphasized the strong political foundation of their bilateral relations and mutual support for territorial integrity.

Why it matters

The meeting highlights Azerbaijan's emerging role as a potential diplomatic mediator in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, while deepening bilateral defense ties.

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