Azerbaijan continues to solidify its standing on the international stage as the country’s leadership engages with the world’s top decision-makers at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Bringing together more than 150 heads of state and government, this year’s assembly, themed “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights,” has placed Azerbaijan prominently in global discussions on diplomacy, development, and security.

Throughout the assembly, President Aliyev’s schedule has been filled with high-level meetings, each initiated at the request of foreign counterparts—a testament to the respect and recognition he commands worldwide. Leaders of influential nations and heads of major global corporations are eager to engage directly with him, highlighting Azerbaijan’s strategic importance as a regional leader and global partner.

One notable moment came during a dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he praised Azerbaijan’s commitment to achieving peace with Armenia. Reflecting on the decades-long conflict, Trump said: “Twenty-two years you said you were there, right? Twenty-two years. And for twenty-two years you were at war…You did a miracle, Mr. President. Thank you.” President Aliyev confirmed: “Even more…over 30 years.” Trump emphasized the courage and vision behind resolving the long-standing conflict: “I don’t know if we can implement it as fast as your plan. All those years, it took courage to achieve this. And it’s really because of you and your new friend. Really........

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