Grateful to all stakeholders from 🇦🇿🇧🇬🇺🇳 who joined us at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Sofia to celebrate #SustainableGastronomyDay. Our discussions reaffirmed that gastronomy, sustainable agriculture and tourism, and climate action #COP29 go hand in hand. https://t.co/oP6E6DZ58Q
Had the pleasure of meeting with Madam Iva PETROVA, Minister of Energy of 🇧🇬. We welcomed the strong strategic partnership between 🇦🇿 and 🇧🇬 and reaffirmed shared interest in further deepening and enhancing the trusted cooperation between our countries in the energy sector 🇦🇿🤝🇧🇬
🇧🇬🇦🇿 Bulgaria and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their strategic partnership, with a particular focus on energy cooperation, connectivity and economic development.
During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov welcomed Azerbaijan's new Ambassador to Bulgaria, Elmar Mammadov, and expressed confidence in the continued development of bilateral political dialogue and cooperation.
🗣️ “Bulgaria attaches great importance to its relations with Azerbaijan.”
Polendakov described Azerbaijan as a priority and reliable strategic partner, emphasizing the two countries' shared efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus and the wider Black Sea region.
🌍 South Caucasus stability
⚓ Black Sea cooperation
🤝 Strategic partnership
The two sides reviewed opportunities to expand cooperation across a range of sectors of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on strengthening connectivity in all its dimensions.
Key priorities discussed included:
⚡ Energy cooperation
🚆 Transport connectivity
🌐 Regional connectivity projects
💼 Trade and economic relations
💡 Innovation and investment promotion
✈️ Tourism and people-to-people contacts
Energy remained a central topic of discussion, reflecting Azerbaijan's role as an important energy partner for Bulgaria and Europe, particularly in the context of diversification and regional energy security.
The two sides also exchanged views on trends in bilateral trade and investment and explored opportunities to facilitate stronger business ties between the two countries.
🗣️ Both countries expressed readiness to further expand economic cooperation and create new opportunities for businesses and investors.
An important outcome of the meeting was the reaffirmation of mutual readiness to hold the third session of the Bulgaria–Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue in Baku later this year.
🇧🇬🇦🇿 The Strategic Dialogue is expected to provide an additional platform for advancing cooperation in energy, connectivity, trade, innovation and regional development.
The meeting reflects the growing importance of Bulgaria–Azerbaijan relations within broader regional efforts aimed at strengthening energy security, transport links and economic connectivity between Europe, the Black Sea region and the South Caucasus.
Today, we mark the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿and the Republic of Bulgaria 🇧🇬on 5 June 1992.
Our bilateral ties have steadily evolved into a strong strategic partnership. In 2015, during the official visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Sofia, our countries signed the Declaration on Strategic Partnership. This framework was further elevated through the Declaration on Strengthening the Strategic Partnership, signed in 2024 during the visit of President Rumen Radev to Baku.
Built on mutual trust, friendship, and fruitful cooperation, Azerbaijan-Bulgaria relations continue to grow for the benefit of our peoples. 🇦🇿🤝🇧🇬
@MFABulgaria@AzerbaijanMFA
#Azerbaijan #Bulgaria #StrategicPartnership #AzerbaijanMFA #BulgariaMFA
Tomorrow, on 5 June 2026, Baku 🇦🇿 will proudly host World Environment Day (WED) jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), reaffirming Azerbaijan’s commitment to sustainability, climate resilience, and international environmental dialogue and action.
The idea of living in harmony with nature has deep roots in Azerbaijan’s intellectual and cultural heritage. As early as the 12th century, the great Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Nizami Ganjavi reflected in his poetry on the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world, emphasizing the importance of balance, stewardship, and respect for the environment.
Guided by these enduring values, Azerbaijan continues to contribute actively to global environmental and sustainable development agendas through major international platforms, including COP29, WUF13 and World Environment Day - 2026 in Baku; and other regional and international forums.
As we gather in Baku to mark World Environment Day, we look forward to fostering dialogue, strengthening partnerships, and advancing collective action for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for all.
#WorldEnvironmentDay #COP29 #WUF13 #WED2026 #Baku #Azerbaijan #UNEP #Sustainability #ClimateAction
Today, Ambassador Elmar Mammadov had the pleasure of joining the panel discussion moderated by Dr. Ventzeslav Sabev on Sustainable Economic Diplomacy at Green Transition Forum 6.0 (#GTF6) alongside his fellow Ambassadors in Sofia: H.E. Mehmet Sait Uyanik, Ambassador of 🇹🇷; H.E. Pierre Hagmann, Ambassador of🇨🇭 and H.E. Irene Maria Plank, Ambassador of 🇩🇪, as well as the distinguished Bulgarian speaker Dr. Meglena Kuneva, former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of European Affairs and European Commissioner.
He highlighted the vision of the great 12th century Azerbaijani poet and philosopher, Nizami Ganjavi, who emphasized through his works the importance of harmony between people and nature — a vision that Azerbaijan is advancing today through concrete global, regional, and national initiatives.
The Ambassador also noted that this week Azerbaijan is hosting Baku Energy Week, bringing together international partners to discuss and advance energy security and green energy solutions. He further highlighted that, at the end of this week, on 5 June, Azerbaijan, in partnership with the #UNEP, will host World Environment Day (WED), demonstrating the importance of a balanced approach that combines energy security with the green agenda.
During the discussion, he highlighted the key outcomes, as well as the global and regional legacies of #COP29 and #WUF13, stressing the need for stronger synergy between energy security and climate action, a stronger development dimension within the climate agenda, and enhanced energy, digital, and transport connectivity between 🇦🇿 — a key driver of the Middle Corridor and a gateway to Central Asia — and 🇧🇬, a gateway to the European Union, as well as their neighboring countries.
#GreenTransitionForum #GTF6 #COP29 #WUF13 #UNEP #WED #BakuEnergyWeek #BEW #Connectivity #MiddleCorridor #EnergySecurity #GreenEnergy
On International Children’s Day, we celebrate Azerbaijan’s long-standing commitment to empowering future generations.
More than a century ago, in 1901, Azerbaijani philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev founded the first secular school for girls in Baku, opening new opportunities for education and social progress. His vision — “If you educate a boy, you educate one person. If you educate a girl, you educate an entire family” — helped shape a future where every child could learn, grow, and contribute to society. A pioneering institution of its time, the school became a symbol of girls’ education and empowerment in the Muslim East. More than a century later, its legacy continues to remind us that education is one of the most powerful investments in a child’s future.
Today, that commitment continues through initiatives such as the COP29 Baku Guiding Principles on Human Development for Climate Resilience, which place children and youth at the center of climate action, education, health, and sustainable development. The principles emphasize climate-resilient education systems, climate literacy, and the protection of children’s rights and well-being in a changing world.
From founding the first secular school for girls in Baku to championing human development through the COP29 Baku Guiding Principles, Azerbaijan’s message remains clear: investing in children’s education means investing in stronger families, resilient communities, and a better future for every child. #Azerbaijan, #COP29, #UNFCCC, #AdaptationFund, #ADB, #AIIB, #GCF, #ILO, #IsDB, #IOM, #TheGlobalFund, #UNDP, #UNESCO, #UNICEF, #UNIDO, #UNWOMEN, #WHO, #COP30, #COP31, #COP32
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@bp_plc launches first commercial gas production at Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) field in #Azerbaijan.
The ACG field is estimated to contain around 4 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas reserves, with the potential to increase to nearly 6 Tcf
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#Azərbaycan Respublikasının #Bolqarıstan Respublikasındakı Səfirliyi tərəfindən #Sofiya şəhərində 28 May – #Müstəqillik Günü münasibətilə rəsmi qəbul təşkil olunmuşdur. 🇦🇿 🤝 🇧🇬
Посолството на Република #Азербайджан в Република #България организира в #София официален прием по повод 28 ��ай - Деня на #независимостта на Република Азербайджан. 🇦🇿 🤝 🇧🇬
The Embassy of the Republic of #Azerbaijan to the Republic of #Bulgaria organized an official reception in #Sofia on the occasion of 28 May — the #Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.🇦🇿 🤝 🇧🇬
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Congratulations on the National Day of Azerbaijan and best wishes for peace, prosperity and every success of the Azerbaijani people! Bulgaria looks forward to deepening its strategic partnership with Azerbaijan in the years ahead.
#NationalDay#Azerbaijan
🇧🇬🤝🇦🇿 Happy Independence Day to our friends in Azerbaijan!
On this day in 1918, the Azerbaijani Democratic Republic proclaimed its independence, a historic milestone for the region and the first secular democratic republic in the Muslim world.
We celebrate the strong friendship, strategic partnership, and shared future between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. Wishing you peace, prosperity, and continued success!
#AzerbaijanIndependenceDay #BulgariaAzerbaijan
Müqəddəs Qurban Bayramı münasibətilə həmvətənlərimizi və bütün müsəlmanları səmimi qəlbdən təbrik edir, firavanlıq və əmin-amanlıq arzulayıram.
Qurban Bayramı fədakarlıq, mərhəmət, həmrəylik, paylaşmaq və mənəvi dəyərlərə sədaqət rəmzidir.
Bu mübarək günlərin ailələrinizə sevinc, evlərinizə bərəkət, qəlblərinizə rahatlıq gətirməsini diləyirəm.
Qurbanlarınız və dualarınız qəbul olsun!
Qurban Bayramınız mübarək!
Proudly celebrated the 108th anniversary of Independence Day of 🇦🇿. I extend my gratitude to Deputy Prime Minister of 🇧🇬 Mr. Poulev for his valuable remarks & thank Ministers, my fellow Ambassadors, members of the 🇦🇿 community & all friends for joining us on this important day !
🇧🇬🇦🇿 Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova received Azerbaijan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Bulgaria, Elmar Mammadov, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirming Sofia’s commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in energy, trade, transport and energy connectivity, innovation and investment, reflecting the high level of political dialogue between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan.
Petrova welcomed the invitation to hold the third session of the Bulgaria–Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue in Baku later this year and confirmed Bulgaria’s readiness to participate.
The two sides also reviewed upcoming high-level visits and opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation across a range of strategic sectors.
Particular attention was given to the Azerbaijani-funded reconstruction and development of Shusha Park in Veliko Tarnovo, a project covering more than 18 decares. Both sides described the initiative as another symbol of the growing friendship and partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan.
The meeting underscores Azerbaijan’s continued importance for Bulgaria in the fields of energy diversification, regional connectivity and broader economic cooperation.
🇧🇬🇦🇿 Minister @vpetrova_mfa held a mtg w/ Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Bulgaria @ElmarMammadovAZ. Focus was placed on energy, trade & economic ties, connectivity, innovation & investment opportunities. Progress on the Shusha Park project in Veliko Tarnovo was also discussed.
As a result of WUF13 “Baku Call to Action” document was adopted!
Check out more detailed information on our website: https://t.co/66EKk0hE84
#WUF13#WUF13Azerbaijan#Azerbaijan
We extend our sincere gratitude to friendly #Bulgaria — especially H.E. Madam President Iliana Iotova, distinguished mayors, representatives of ministries and universities, and all Bulgarian stakeholders — for their active participation and valuable contributions to the Leaders’ Summit, Ministerial Meeting, Mayors’ Assembly, and WUF13 Academy, as well as to the overall success of #WUF13. 🇦🇿🤝🇧🇬 #Azerbaijan #Bulgaria
Baku is a city where architecture bridges past and future – from the historic layers of the Icherisheher to bold contemporary landmarks shaping its skyline.
As Baku hosts the 13th World Urban Forum, the city becomes a living canvas for conversations on urban identity, resilience and sustainable growth.
Swipe through the architectural details that make Baku a destination of stories, contrasts and inspiration.
#ExperienceAzerbaijan #BakuArchitecture #WUF13 #WorldUrbanForum
#WUF13 in #Baku 🇦🇿 holds the record for the highest attendance in the Forum’s history, with over 45,000 registered participants from 182 countries, alongside rich content and innovative themes, including the alignment of climate action with urban development #UNFCCC#COP29#WUF13