Inaugural Azerbaijan-UK political dialogue sets stage for deeper ties

The First Azerbaijan-UK Policy Dialogue officially commenced with an opening ceremony at ADA University, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations between the two nations.

The high-level forum is organized by the Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) in collaboration with the British-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and energy giant bp, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

Bringing together over 50 distinguished participants, the two-day event features a diverse delegation of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, senior government officials, scholars from leading universities and think tanks, members of the media, and independent experts.

The dialogue seeks to deepen strategic cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom amid the evolving dynamics of the global geopolitical landscape. Discussions are centered on a wide range of critical issues, including regional security in the South Caucasus, foreign policy alignment, energy collaboration, and the role of soft power through public diplomacy, particularly in education, science, and innovation.

As global challenges grow increasingly complex, this inaugural dialogue is expected to lay the groundwork for stronger mutual understanding and more robust, results-oriented cooperation between the two countries.

By Vafa Guliyeva