Azerbaijan’s relations with neighboring countries are stable and developing in the spirit of good neighborliness, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev said during his speech at the CAMCA 2026 Regional Forum held in Baku.

Axar.az reports, citing APА, that Hajiyev emphasized that relations with neighboring countries are part of Azerbaijan’s geographical reality.

Speaking about relations with Russia, Hikmet Hajiyev said that relations between Baku and Moscow are currently stable and normal and are developing within the framework of good neighborliness.

The presidential aide noted that Azerbaijan has elevated its relations with the United States to a qualitatively new strategic level. According to him, the summit held in Washington on August 8, 2025, was used to advance relations, and Baku expects the United States to maintain its strategic attention to the region.

Hikmet Hajiyev said Azerbaijan has good relations with Israel. At the same time, he emphasized that Azerbaijan supports the establishment of a Palestinian state, the two-state solution and East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.

The presidential aide said Azerbaijan respects the principles of good neighborliness with Iran and non-interference in the internal affairs of states. He stated that it is impossible for Azerbaijan’s sovereign territory to be used for activities against any neighboring state. He also noted that sanctions against Iran have a negative economic and business impact on Azerbaijan and other neighboring countries.

Hikmet Hajiyev said that Azerbaijan and China have established a comprehensive strategic partnership at the regional level and are working on its practical implementation.

He noted that Azerbaijan’s relations with other states are based on the principles of transparency, mutual respect and sovereignty.