European Commission discusses regional peace initiatives in Baku
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner Marta Kos met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss connectivity programmes and bilateral energy and trade relations.
By Europa Express1 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CETUpdated 1 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visited Baku on 1 July 2026 to engage in discussions regarding peace in the South Caucasus. According to a European Commission statement, the talks focused on enhancing regional connectivity and providing support to border communities.
The representatives also discussed the current state of bilateral relations between the European Union and Azerbaijan, with a particular emphasis on trade and energy partnerships.