Azerbaijan president discusses peace, corridors, energy and AI

President Ilham Aliyev gave an interview to Azerbaijani television channels in Munich on February 13, 2026.

• Main announcement: He reiterated Azerbaijan’s emphasis on cooperation and peace, stating that de facto peace with Armenia exists following the Washington Summit (the signed Joint Declaration and initialing of the peace treaty), and that a formal peace treaty “can be signed the very next day” once Armenia amends its Constitution to remove territorial claims.
• Infrastructure and context: He framed Azerbaijan as a growing hub for transport corridors, energy and connectivity, saying the Zangezur Corridor would be an additional contribution and that Azerbaijan is prioritizing electricity cables, fiber-optic cables, data centers, and artificial intelligence; he also praised President Trump for initiating the Board of Peace.
  • Event detail: Munich Security Conference panel on transport corridors (scheduled for Feb 14, 2026 in Munich) — agenda: Azerbaijan’s role in formation of transport corridors between Europe and Asia.