Mexico-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group Inaugurated in Mexico City

Inaugural Meeting Bolsters Bilateral Ties

The Mexico-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group officially held its inaugural meeting on February 11, 2026, within the esteemed halls of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies. This significant event marks a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation between the two geographically distant nations. The meeting notably coincided with the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Azerbaijan, which dates back to February 10, 1992.

The initiative aims to enhance dialogue between legislators and explore new avenues for collaboration across various sectors. Participants underscored that despite the geographical distance, the relationship between Mexico and Azerbaijan is founded on principles of friendship, equality, and mutual respect.

Key Participants and Areas of Cooperation

The inaugural session saw the attendance of prominent figures from both countries. The Azerbaijani delegation included Members of Parliament Samad Seyidov, Jala Aliyeva, and Sevinj Fataliyeva, alongside Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Mexico, Seymur Fataliyev. Representing Mexico, Dulce María Corina Villegas, Chair of the Mexico-Azerbaijan Friendship Group, welcomed her counterparts, accompanied by other members of the Chamber of Deputies and diplomatic representatives.

Discussions during the meeting highlighted several key areas for future cooperation:

• Parliamentary Diplomacy: Strengthening legislative exchanges and mutual understanding.
• Economic Development: Exploring opportunities in trade, technology, and investment.
• Cultural Exchange: Promoting cultural understanding and people-to-people connections.
• Sustainable Collaboration: Working together on shared global challenges.

A Memorandum was formally signed to establish the Mexico-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Friendship Group, solidifying its framework for future activities.

Symbolic Gestures and Shared Commitments

The meeting also featured symbolic gestures reinforcing the spirit of friendship. Mexico's consistent support for Azerbaijan's stance on the Karabakh issue was highly commended, with officials emphasizing that this support, grounded in international law, has significantly deepened political trust between the two nations. Mexico's commitment to peace efforts in the South Caucasus was also acknowledged.

Further demonstrating the collaborative spirit, a video showcasing the upcoming Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan, was screened. The event concluded with the planting of an olive tree in the courtyard of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, serving as a lasting symbol of the burgeoning friendship and interparliamentary cooperation between the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan and the Mexican Chamber of Deputies.