President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, on Saturday, September 20, was welcomed at the Zugulba Presidential Palace by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The two leaders held a tête-à-tête meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, according to the Office of the President. Earlier in the morning, President Kagame visited the Alley of Honor, where he laid a wreath on the tombs of Azerbaijan’s National Leader, Heydar Aliyev, and Zarifa Aliyeva. He also paid tribute at the Alley of Martyrs, a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in Azerbaijan’s struggle fo

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, on Saturday, September 20, was welcomed at the Zugulba Presidential Palace by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The two leaders held a tête-à-tête meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, according to the Office of the President. Earlier in the morning, President Kagame visited the Alley of Honor, where he laid a wreath on the tombs of Azerbaijan’s National Leader, Heydar Aliyev, and Zarifa Aliyeva. He also paid tribute at the Alley of Martyrs, a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in Azerbaijan’s struggle for freedom, independence, and territorial integrity. The two Heads of State are expected to witness the signing of new agreements in areas including agriculture, education, air services, trade, and public service delivery. In January 2025, Rwanda and Azerbaijan inaugurated a political consultations session. So far, the two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations and a visa waiver agreement for holders of service and diplomatic passports. Azerbaijan, located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the South Caucasus region, shares borders with Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. It is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east. Its capital city, Baku situated on the western shore of the Caspian Sea serves as the nation’s political, economic, and cultural hub. The country has a population of around 10 million people. Azerbaijan’s economy relies heavily on oil and natural gas exports, particularly from the Caspian Sea. In recent years, the country has made major investments in modern infrastructure. Its capital, Baku, is renowned for its unique blend of contemporary skyscrapers such as the iconic Flame Towers alongside historic landmarks that showcase its rich cultural heritage.

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