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GERMANY-AZERBAIJAN SUMMIT LIVE | Chancellor Friedrich Merz Welcomes Ilham Aliyev in Berlin

BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz officially received Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev with full military honors at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Tuesday, marking a critical juncture in German-Azerbaijani bilateral relations. The high-stakes summit centers on expanding long-term strategic energy partnerships, including the integration of Azerbaijani natural gas into the German market under existing long-term SOCAR and Uniper supply contracts through 2045. Amid ongoing global supply chain disruptions and shifting geopolitical realities in the South Caucasus, the two leaders are set to hold bilateral talks focusing on the development of the Middle Corridor—a crucial trade, transport, and logistics route linking Europe with Central Asia. Additionally, Chancellor Merz is expected to reaffirm Germany's active mediating role in securing a lasting peace agreement and building regional stability between Azerbaijan and Armenia. This official visit underscores Berlin's growing dependence on Baku as a reliable alternative logistics hub and vital energy security guarantor for the European Union's Global Gateway strategy. #germany #azerbaijan #friedrichmerz #ilhamaliyev #berlinsummit #energysecurity #middlecorridor #geopolitics In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world 🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews