Diplomatic heads discuss foreign policy priorities, security at Baku event PHOTO

The IX consultation of the heads of diplomatic service bodies of Azerbaijan officially opened on July 7 at ADA University under the theme “Azerbaijan’s foreign policy after the restoration of sovereignty: priorities and challenges.” 

The event will run until July 9 and brings together key figures to discuss the country’s diplomatic agenda amid a dynamic regional and global context, Caliber.Az reports per Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry.

7 iyul 2025-ci il tarixində @ADAUniversity-də “Azərbaycanın xarici siyasəti suverenliyin bərpasından sonra: prioritetlər və çağırışlar” mövzusunda diplomatik xidmət orqanlarının rəhbərlərinin IX müşavirəsinin açılış mərasimi baş tutub.

Açılış mərasimində ADA Universitetinin… pic.twitter.com/fZYxERU6iU

— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) July 7, 2025

At the opening ceremony, speeches were delivered by ADA University Rector Hafiz Pashayev, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Presidential Aide and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev.

The speakers analysed Azerbaijan’s achievements and future plans in various areas including economy, security, energy, culture, and communication.

Key topics highlighted included expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation, Azerbaijan’s mediation and climate diplomacy efforts, and strengthening partnerships within regional and international organisations. 

Special focus was placed on the post-conflict regional environment, ongoing large-scale reconstruction in territories liberated from occupation, and the progress and challenges in the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalisation process. The speakers emphasised the critical need to address challenges to peace, including the elimination of territorial claims against Azerbaijan currently enshrined in the Armenian constitution.

Throughout the consultation, panel sessions will explore subjects such as economic and energy diplomacy, connectivity, judicial and humanitarian diplomacy, parliamentary relations, diaspora activities, and enhancing the efficiency of diplomatic service bodies.

The consultation will culminate on July 9, coinciding with the professional holiday of Azerbaijan’s diplomatic service employees, with a special session scheduled in Khankendi to further underline the significance of diplomatic efforts in the region’s ongoing transformation.

By Sabina Mammadli