On July 21, an official welcoming ceremony was held in Berlin for the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
According to the "Operative Information Center-OMM", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz officially welcomed the head of state.
During the ceremony, the German delegation was introduced to President Ilham Aliyev, while the Azerbaijani delegation was presented to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The commander of the guard of honor reported to the head of state and the Federal Chancellor, followed by the playing of the national anthems of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Federal Republic of Germany. President Ilham Aliyev and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz then inspected the guard of honor.
This visit underscores the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Baku and Berlin. Germany remains a key partner for Azerbaijan within the European Union, with bilateral relations focusing on energy security, economic cooperation, and regional stability in the South Caucasus. Such high-level meetings are instrumental in strengthening political dialogue and exploring new avenues for strategic partnership between the two nations.
