Berlin: Presidents of Azerbaijan and Germany engaged in a series of diplomatic meetings aimed at enhancing bilateral relations. President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan was welcomed with an official ceremony in Berlin, where he held both one-on-one and expanded meetings with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meetings underscored the commitment of both nations to strengthen their partnership.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions between the leaders led to the signing of several Azerbaijani-German documents, signifying a step forward in their cooperation. Both President Aliyev and Chancellor Merz addressed the press, highlighting the significance of their talks and the agreements reached. Additionally, a Joint Declaration on a Strategic Agenda for the Bilateral Partnership between Azerbaijan and Germany was signed, marking a significant milestone in their diplomatic relations.

During the visit, President Aliyev's social media accounts actively shared updates about his engagements in Germany, reflecting the importance of the visit. Meanwhile, other diplomatic activities included a visit by a delegation from the Chinese Communist Party to Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis, and the Burkinabe Foreign Ministry emphasized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Baku Initiative Group. In domestic news, an ammunition explosion in the Kalbajar district resulted in one injury, and public prosecutors made statements at a Court of Appeal hearing involving Armenian nationals.