Azerbaijani president sees scope to expand economic ties with Czechia

President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the potential to further structure and diversify economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Czechia, following his meeting with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

In a post shared on his X social media account, Aliyev said that relations between the two countries are strong and emphasised continued efforts to advance and expand Azerbaijan–Czechia cooperation across key areas, Caliber.Az reports.

In his message, President Ilham Aliyev stated:

“Thank you, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, for your official visit and the meaningful discussions we held today in Gabala. It is double privilege that this was your first official visit outside the EU.

Our political relations are strong, and today’s exchanges once again confirmed our shared commitment to further deepening Azerbaijan–Czechia ties. While our trade turnover is already at a solid level, we see clear potential to further structure and diversify our economic cooperation.

The Business Forum held within the framework of the visit, bringing together representatives of our business communities, is an important step in this direction. We jointly decided to elevate the level of the intergovernmental economic commission, which will contribute to more effective coordination, particularly in energy, industry, and other key sectors.

We also highly value our cooperation in the defense industry and see good prospects for its further development.

I am pleased to accept your kind invitation to visit the Czech Republic and thank you once again for your friendship and partnership.”

Thank you, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, for your official visit and the meaningful discussions we held today in Gabala. It is double privilege that this was your first official visit outside the EU.

Our political relations are strong, and today’s exchanges once again confirmed… https://t.co/u9BaISpHP7

— Ilham Aliyev (@presidentaz) April 27, 2026

By Jeyhun Aghazada