Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev addressed reporters in Berlin during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding a recent gathering in Baku. Aliyev stated that former high-ranking officials from both Germany and Russia convened in Baku this month to discuss potential avenues for concluding the conflict in Ukraine. The President expressed that the location of the meeting was utilized without Azerbaijan’s prior knowledge.
While he declined to comment on specific details due to his absence from the event, Aliyev indicated that flight data confirmed the secret meeting did take place in Baku. Speaking at the press conference, Aliyev noted that if the objective of the meeting was to advance efforts toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, Azerbaijan could only welcome such discussions. He specified that the gathering reportedly occurred between April 12th and April 14th.
The comments from the Azerbaijani President followed his interaction with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, providing insights into diplomatic discussions taking place in the region. Aliyev’s statement focused on the geopolitical implications of the meeting in Baku, framing it within the broader context of international efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
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