Invited by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Pezeshkian departed from Tehran for the city of Khankendi, Azerbaijan Republic, on Friday to attend the summit.

During this trip, the President is scheduled to deliver a speech at the ECO Summit and hold meetings with several participating heads of state.

Before leaving for Azerbaijan, Pezeshkian made the remarks at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, highlighting the significance of deepening regional ties.

He expressed hope that the visit would not only boost political engagement but also contribute to regional peace, stability, and greater collaboration among neighboring countries. 

Azerbaijan is set to hold the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi on July 3–4, 2025.