Azerbaijani President Aliyev hosts Slovak counterpart in Khankendi

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev hosted an official luncheon in Khankendi in honor of the Slovak President on July 14, 2026. The two leaders exchanged commemorative gifts and emphasized that political relations between Azerbaijan and Slovakia are at a very high level. Aliyev also sent a congratulatory letter to the President of France, though this appears to be a separate diplomatic gesture. The visit underscores deepening bilateral ties between the two countries.