Jul 01, 2026

Von der Leyen intends to deepen EU's partnership with Azerbaijan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to deepen the partnership between the European Union and Azerbaijan in a number of key areas.

"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," she wrote on X.

Ursula von der Leyen is on a working visit to Azerbaijan.