Baku: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has expressed her commendations to President Ilham Aliyev for his role in initiating a historic peace agreement with Armenia. In a joint press statement, von der Leyen highlighted Aliyev's personal leadership in advancing peace and cooperation within the region.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, von der Leyen stated, "You have demonstrated personal leadership in promoting peace and cooperation in the region, and this creates new opportunities for stability, mutual trust, and shared prosperity." She emphasized the European Union's commitment to supporting this peace process, underscoring the potential to transform written agreements into tangible peace through collaborative efforts. The European Commission President further noted the importance of promoting peace through enhanced connectivity as part of their ongoing partnership.