In a historic development for bilateral relations, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam held a joint press conference on May 7 in Baku, following high-level talks that culminated in the signing of a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership. This document, which President Aliyev described as a “very serious political document,” marks a significant elevation in ties between the two countries and signals a commitment to wide-ranging cooperation.

"This is a document that will elevate Vietnamese-Azerbaijani relations to a higher level," said President Aliyev during his statement, underlining the political weight of the agreement. His remarks conveyed not only satisfaction with the visit but also a forward-looking vision for bilateral engagement. “I am convinced that these high-level relations will play a very important role in our bilateral cooperation in the future,” he noted.

President Aliyev emphasised the comprehensive nature of the partnership, highlighting the sectors covered by the newly signed agreements, including energy, transport, trade, education, and defence industry cooperation. The breadth of cooperation reflects both countries’ aspirations to diversify and modernise their international partnerships amid a complex global environment.

“We have taken a very serious step in the direction of mutual cooperation,” Ilham Aliyev said, emphasising that the results of the visit must translate into “concrete projects.” This practical tone suggests that Baku is keen to move beyond symbolic diplomacy and build measurable outcomes from........

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