Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Nov. 12 to discuss economic ties, humanitarian assistance and Azerbaijan’s experience rebuilding territories affected by conflict.
The meeting took place during the ninth European Political Community summit in Ireland, according to an official statement from the Azerbaijani presidency cited by Vesti Baku.
Ukraine Thanks Azerbaijan for Electrical Equipment
Zelensky thanked Azerbaijan for humanitarian support, highlighting deliveries of electrical equipment. The assistance has remained a practical area of bilateral cooperation as Ukraine works to address damage to its energy infrastructure during the war.
The Ukrainian president also congratulated Aliyev on Azerbaijan’s Victory Day and Constitution Day. The leaders positively assessed Zelensky’s previous visit to Azerbaijan and the talks held during that trip.
Trade, Investment and Reconstruction
The presidents discussed opportunities to expand economic and trade relations, including cooperation between private businesses and possible reciprocal visits by delegations.
Zelensky said Ukraine was closely following reconstruction work in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur. He said Azerbaijan’s experience restoring infrastructure and communities after conflict could be useful to Ukraine.
The leaders also exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest. The official statement did not announce any new agreements following the meeting.
Why the Meeting Matters for Baku
The Dublin talks came as Azerbaijan expands relations with European countries, participates in new transport and energy projects and maintains humanitarian contacts with Ukraine.
For Baku, the meeting continued high-level direct dialogue with Kyiv. The officially confirmed agenda centered on economics, humanitarian support and reconstruction rather than new military or political agreements.