Aliyev and Japarov hold informal talks at CICA summit in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held an informal conversation within the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The report is based on Day.Az.

The summit is taking place under Azerbaijan's chairmanship. It is reviewing progress made since CICA's transformation in 2022, as well as the results of Azerbaijan's chairmanship aimed at strengthening the organisation and developing practical cooperation among member states. Heads of state and government, delegations from member and observer states, observer organisations and partner structures are taking part.

The summit offers an opportunity to discuss dialogue and confidence-building among member states in a complex international environment marked by rising interstate contradictions, including in Asia, outbreaks of conflict and new tension hotspots. The main political document expected is the Baku Declaration. It will note Azerbaijan's role as CICA chair and reflect initiatives put forward and events held over the past two years across various areas.