Dublin:President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the European Council António Costa in Dublin to discuss various aspects of Azerbaijan-EU relations.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, António Costa expressed satisfaction with the progress in relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union, recalling his previous visit to Azerbaijan. He extended an invitation to President Aliyev to visit the European Union for further discussions on dialogue and cooperation.

President Aliyev highlighted Azerbaijan's role as a reliable partner in Europe's energy supply, noting that the country currently exports gas to 10 EU member states. The leaders discussed the importance of reviewing long-term energy contracts and financial mechanisms to ensure successful cooperation in gas supplies between Azerbaijan and the EU.

The meeting also covered Azerbaijan-EU cooperation in the energy sector, particularly renewable energy. The agreement between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye, and Bulgaria to export renewable energy to the European market was emphasized. Additionally, the European Union's assessment of the Nakhchivan railway project was noted to be nearing completion.

Both leaders underscored the importance of the Middle Corridor and exchanged views on advancing transport links and connectivity, further strengthening the ties between Azerbaijan and the European Union.