EU and Azerbaijan Strengthen Energy Ties

Azerbaijani media outlets are characterizing a recent visit to Baku by the EU’s top foreign policy official as a “landmark event” during which Brussels demonstrated a desire to “abandon previous stereotypes and recognize Azerbaijan as a key partner.” Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, held talks with President Ilham Aliyev, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and other top officials on April 25. Official statements from both sides arising out of those discussions contained…