Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on March 17, 2026, according to official statements from both governments. The call focused on the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Germany.
President Aliyev reportedly briefed Chancellor Scholz on the post-conflict situation in the region following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war and Azerbaijan's efforts towards normalization with Armenia. The leaders also discussed cooperation in the energy sector, with Azerbaijan being a significant energy supplier to Europe.
Chancellor Scholz expressed Germany's support for the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and emphasized the importance of stability in the South Caucasus. Both sides agreed to continue their political dialogue and enhance economic partnership.
