A skillful combination of diplomacy and commerce. The results of the visit of the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Baku

On April 25, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev embarked on a significant diplomatic mission to Germany to partake in the 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue. This annual summit, pivotal since its inception in 2010, convened in Berlin this year as a prelude to the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP29, scheduled for November in Baku.

"France has decided to recall its ambassador to Azerbaijan for consultations in connection with the continuation of unilateral actions by Azerbaijan in recent months, damaging relations between our two countries," the message of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, published on April 16.

Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian-Ioan Burduja visited Baku and his visit was related to the eighth meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on trade and economic co-operation with Azerbaijan.

In light of geopolitical turmoil and Europe's growing dependence on alternative energy sources, Romania has suddenly become a key player on the energy chessboard. Bordering the Black Sea, this country is positioning itself as a new gateway for Azerbaijani gas supplies to Europe, playing a vital role in ensuring the continent's energy security.