Azerbaijani presidential aide holds discussions with NB-8 group on regional, global agenda PHOTO 

Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev has met with representatives from the Northern European and Baltic countries (the Nordic-Baltic Eight NB-8 group) to discuss global and regional issues, as well as bilateral agenda.

The diplomat shared details of the meeting on his official X page, highlighting the vast opportunities and mutual interest to develop cooperation, Caliber.Az reports.

We had very fruitful Nordic-Baltic(8) NB-8 group of regional countries and Azerbaijan strategic dialogue on global and regional issues as well as bilateral agenda. There are vast opportunities and mutual interest to develop our cooperation in many different areas. pic.twitter.com/oWBKFdfgjq

— Hikmet Hajiyev (@HikmetHajiyev) June 4, 2025

“We had very fruitful Nordic-Baltic(8) NB-8 group of regional countries and Azerbaijan strategic dialogue on global and regional issues as well as bilateral agenda. There are vast opportunities and mutual interest to develop our cooperation in many different areas,” the diplomat wrote.

The Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) is a regional cooperation format consisting of five Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - and three Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Established to strengthen political, economic, and security collaboration, the NB8 addresses common challenges and promotes regional stability in Northern Europe. The group often coordinates on issues such as defence, climate change, energy security, and EU policies, serving as a platform for dialogue between member countries and external partners.

By Naila Huseynova