The Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA) organized the second edition of the AIDIA Distinguished Lecture series in Kathmandu on Friday.
The event featured Elnur Mammadov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as the keynote speaker, addressing the theme "Foreign Policy of Azerbaijan: Challenges and Opportunities."
Addressing the program, Sunil KC, Founder of AIDIA, emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral ties between Nepal and Azerbaijan. He highlighted potential areas of cooperation in energy infrastructure, hydropower, and tourism.
Similarly, Anjan Shakya, Member of National Assembly and the Coordinator of the Nepal-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Working Group, spoke of the historic resilience shared by the two nations despite their geographical distance.
Elchin Huseynli, Non-Resident Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Nepal, reiterated Azerbaijan’s commitment to advancing relations with Nepal through a multi-pronged approach across political, economic, and cultural domains.
On the occasion, Elnur Mammadov outlined Azerbaijan’s current foreign policy priorities, focusing on three key tracks: finalizing a peace agreement, border delimitation, and reopening communication links
Highlighting Azerbaijan’s domestic green transition, the Deputy Minister shared the country’s target to generate 30–33% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2027.
Deputy Minister Mammadov is currently on an official visit to Nepal, accompanied by a high-level Azerbaijani delegation.
