Azerbaijani, German presidents discuss Middle Corridor, energy cooperation PHOTO/UPDATED

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed the importance of the Middle Corridor, Azerbaijan's role in the route, energy cooperation and regional developments during an expanded meeting in Berlin on July 21.

The two leaders highlighted the significance of the Middle Corridor and Azerbaijan's role in its development. They also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, Caliber.Az reports per state media.

The German president fondly recalled his visit to Azerbaijan. Steinmeier described Azerbaijan and Germany as “islands of stability” against the backdrop of events unfolding in the world and the region.

Steinmeier congratulated President Aliyev on the progress achieved in the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process and highlighted Azerbaijan's contribution to Europe's energy security.

President Ilham Aliyev, in turn, also fondly recalled Steinmeier’s visit to Azerbaijan. President Aliyev said Azerbaijan was now exporting natural gas to Germany and Austria.

The two presidents said Azerbaijan and Germany enjoyed friendly relations and noted broad opportunities for expanding economic and business cooperation. They expressed confidence that Aliyev's visit to Germany would provide fresh momentum for bilateral ties.

Referring to the strategic nature of Azerbaijan-Germany relations, they stressed the importance of the Joint Declaration on the Strategic Agenda for Bilateral Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Federal Republic of Germany, which will be signed by President Ilham Aliyev and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The presidents also recalled President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Baku, and in this context, highlighted the development of Azerbaijan-EU relations. Furthermore, the leaders discussed the importance of the Middle Corridor and Azerbaijan’s significant role in it, and exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East.

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held an expanded meeting in Berlin on July 21, Caliber.Az reports, citing state media.