Baku Summit Set to Strengthen Azerbaijan's Position

The 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) begins today in Baku. Deputy Vugar Bayramov said the summit is of great importance for strengthening Azerbaijan's international standing and expanding economic cooperation with member states.

According to Bayramov, Azerbaijan has chaired the platform since 2024, and 28 states are represented in it, with 10 countries joining as observers. Non-Asian states such as the United States, Ukraine and Belarus also take part as observers. Member states account for 40 percent of global gross domestic product.

Bayramov said expanding economic ties with CICA members is becoming an increasingly important priority. Following meetings with the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the President of Laos, President Ilham Aliyev's statements to the press also highlighted investment priorities and close economic cooperation. Bayramov stressed that Azerbaijan is interested in achieving and maintaining peace and stability in the region.