Day: September 24, 2026

As part of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Iraq, as well as cooperation within multilateral platforms.

The parties emphasized the importance of further strengthening relations based on the historical friendship and solidarity between Azerbaijan and Iraq. In this context, they noted that increased mutual support on regional and international platforms could contribute to the development of bilateral ties.

Particular attention was also paid to issues on the multilateral cooperation agenda. The ministers exchanged views on upcoming international events, including the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which will be held in Azerbaijan in October.

In addition, opportunities for cooperation in the framework of next year’s Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) were discussed. The sides underscored the importance of coordination and cooperation within these multilateral platforms.

The complex situation in the Middle East was also among the key topics discussed during the meeting. The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Iraq exchanged views on developments in the region and reviewed their respective positions on the current situation.

The meeting was seen as an important platform for continuing political dialogue between Azerbaijan and Iraq and for further developing bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation.

As part of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, addressed the event “Prosperity through Peace: Investing in the Trans-Caspian Trade Route and TRIPP,” organized by the United States government, highlighting Azerbaijan’s vision for stronger regional connectivity as a driver of economic growth, resilient supply chains and new investment opportunities.

According to Report, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced the event in a post on X.

Particular attention was given to the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) as a project bringing together connectivity, peacebuilding and prosperity.

It was noted that, as a key outcome of the historic Washington Summit, TRIPP will provide unimpeded multimodal connectivity between mainland Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, strengthen broader connectivity and foster lasting regional peace.

Bayramov expressed gratitude for the efforts of the United States in the process of realizing the project.

The minister also highlighted the potential of TRIPP to advance regional energy connectivity and diversification.

Moreover, Bayramov outlined Azerbaijan’s continued investments in an integrated transport and logistics hub – anchored by the Baku Port and Alat Free Economic Zone – and emphasized the importance of digitalization, streamlined logistics and customs procedures, and coordinated action among partners, specifically noting successful coordination roadmaps with Kazakhstan, Türkiye, and Georgia.

According to Azerbaijan’s approach, the development of the Trans-Caspian Route and new connectivity projects such as TRIPP can bring countries and markets closer together, creating additional opportunities for regional trade, investment, and energy cooperation.