Azerbaijan and Germany sign strategic partnership agreement
President Aliyev visited Berlin to formalise a new strategic partnership covering energy, transport and trade, as Germany seeks to reduce its dependency on Russian energy supplies.
By Europa Express21 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CETUpdated 21 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Azerbaijan and Germany sign strategic partnership agreement
Strategic Context: President Aliyev visited Berlin to formalise a new strategic partnership covering energy, transport and trade, as Germany seeks to reduce its dependency on Russian energy supplies.
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According to Euronews, Azerbaijan and Germany have signed a strategic partnership declaration aimed at strengthening cooperation in the sectors of energy, transport and trade. During the visit, Chancellor Merz welcomed Azerbaijan's ongoing gas deliveries to Germany. These supplies are projected to reach an annual volume of 2 billion cubic metres by next year.
The agreement marks a significant step in Germany's efforts to diversify its energy sources and decrease reliance on Moscow. The partnership is intended to solidify bilateral ties through expanded economic and infrastructure collaboration.