After Operation Sindoor friction, Delhi & Baku reset ties with EAM Jaishankar's visit
Delhi and Baku are resetting their relationship following a visit by EAM Jaishankar. Geopolitical tensions had previously hindered ties, specifically Azerbaijan's support for Islamabad after Operation Sindoor and India's defense links with Armenia. Bayramov suggested moving the relationship forward by setting aside past disagreements. Jaishankar focused on the importance of energy and trade cooperation. The two parties also discussed terrorism.
Ties between the two countries had been held back by geopolitical reasons for a while, mainly Azerbaijan’s ties with Pakistan — as evident from its support for Islamabad after Op Sindoor last year — and India’s defence ties with Armenia. While Bayramov spoke about taking the relationship to a higher level, setting aside past differences, Jaishankar underlined the significance of trade and energy cooperation. Terrorism was also discussed.