Baku, October 15, 2026 – The Europe Today: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Baku on October 15, 2026, to discuss bilateral relations and explore prospects for strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, President Aliyev thanked the Qatari Amir for participating in the seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), expressing confidence that the summit would contribute to expanding cooperation among member states.
In response, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani thanked the Azerbaijani president for the warm reception and commended the excellent organization of the CICA Summit. He noted that Azerbaijan had extensive experience in successfully hosting major international events.
The Qatari Amir also expressed his admiration for the development he had witnessed in Baku, saying it had made a deep impression on him.
Both leaders welcomed the positive development of relations between Azerbaijan and Qatar and exchanged views on opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation across various fields.
They also discussed the activities of the two countries’ intergovernmental commission and emphasized the importance of continued engagement in advancing their shared interests.
The meeting reflected the two countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.
