Azerbaijan–Italy relations in focus as FM Bayramov addresses Aspen roundtable

As part of his official visit to Italy, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov participated in a high-level roundtable hosted by the Aspen Institute Italia.

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry shared a post on its X account, highlighting the meeting, Caliber.Az reports.

During his official visit to Italy, FM @Bayramov_Jeyhun took part in a high-level roundtable at Aspen Institute Italia.

Minister has been welcomed by @Giulio_Tremonti, Chairman of Aspen Institute Italia & Chair of the Committee on Foreign & EU Affairs of Italy’s Chamber of… pic.twitter.com/jkIeRGbK4z

— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) November 27, 2025

“During his official visit to Italy, FM Jeyhun Bayramov took part in a high-level roundtable at Aspen Institute Italia. Minister has been welcomed by Giulio Tremonti, Chairman of Aspen Institute Italia & Chair of the Committee on Foreign & EU Affairs of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Giuliano Amato, Honorary Chairman Aspen Institute Italia; President Emeritus, Corte Costituzionale.

During the roundtable discussions chaired by Marta Dassù, Senior Director European Affairs, Aspen Institute Italia, and the debate joined by many dignitaries, businessmen, academicians, chief of companies, Minister Bayramov informed the audience about the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Italy, regional security developments, energy cooperation, connectivity initiatives, and the evolving dynamics in the South Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East.

The session continued with an engaging Q&A, addressing geopolitical challenges, Azerbaijan’s peace agenda, and opportunities for deeper academic and analytical collaboration,” the post by the Ministry reads.

Meanwhile, in a post on his X account, Foreign Minister Bayramov expressed his gratitude to Giulio Tremonti, Chairman of Aspen Institute Italia & Chair of the Committee on Foreign & EU Affairs of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, for extending a gracious and cordial reception.

“Was glad to attend a roundtable discussion at Aspen Institute Italia during my official visit to Italy. 

Thanks to Giulio Tremonti, Chairman of Aspen Institute Italia & Chair of the Committee on Foreign & EU Affairs of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Giuliano Amato, Honorary Chairman Aspen Institute Italia; President Emeritus, Corte Costituzionale for the warm welcome, and members of the Institute and Italian dignitaries for engaging discussions and questions.

Our roundtable discussions covered the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Italy, regional and global security, energy cooperation, and new connectivity initiatives.

Grateful for the constructive dialogue and look forward to continued cooperation with Italy’s policy and academic community,” the post said.

By Vafa Guliyeva