Chancellor: Germany takes the expansion of relations with Azerbaijan seriously

POLITICS21.07.2026
Chancellor: Germany takes the expansion of relations with Azerbaijan seriously

By signing the Joint Declaration today, we are laying an important foundation for the further development of our relations. At the same time, we agreed on the establishment of the Azerbaijan-Germany Business Council.

elchi reports that these words were spoken by the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, at a press conference with President Ilham Aliyev.

The Chancellor stated that this is an important signal for both countries and that Germany takes the expansion of relations with Azerbaijan seriously.

“Against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, our cooperation in the field of oil, as well as gas supply through the Southern Gas Corridor, is of particular importance,” emphasized Friedrich Merz.