Azerbaijan is an important partner for the EU, European Council President Antonio Costa wrote on X, sharing a photo of the Shirvanshahs' Palace in central Baku, The Caspian Post reports.

"In Baku today, looking forward to meeting President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Azerbaijan is a key partner for the EU. Over the past year, we have re-energised our relationship. We are committed to further deepening our relationship on security, energy, digital and transport. We will also discuss latest developments in view of the rapidly evolving geopolitical situation," Costa wrote.

In Baku 🇦🇿 today, looking forward to meeting @presidentaz Ilham Aliyev.

Azerbaijan is a key partner for the EU.

Over the past year, we have re-energised our relationship.

We are committed to further deepening our relationship on security, energy, digital and transport.

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— António Costa (@eucopresident) March 11, 2026