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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Azerbaijan on July 1 for a working visit.

A guard of honour welcomed the European Commission president at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, where the flags of Azerbaijan and the European Union were displayed, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

Von der Leyen was received at the airport by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, and other officials.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Azerbaijan for a visit aimed at strengthening relations between the European Union and Azerbaijan, with a focus on trade, transport, energy and economic cooperation.

In a post on X following her arrival in Baku, von der Leyen said the European Union sees strong potential for the South Caucasus and is committed to supporting the region's development, Caliber.Az reports. 

📍Touchdown in Baku 🇦🇿

The EU believes in a bright future for the South Caucasus: connected, peaceful and prosperous.

We want to help build that future.

I'm also here to deepen the EU-Azerbaijan partnership.

From trade to transport. From energy to the economy. pic.twitter.com/yQYimdS0Fy

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 1, 2026

She said the EU believes in "a bright future for the South Caucasus: connected, peaceful and prosperous," adding that the bloc wants to help build that future.

Von der Leyen also said her visit is intended to deepen the EU-Azerbaijan partnership, highlighting cooperation in areas including trade, transport, energy and the broader economy.

By Sabina Mammadli