The President of the Pan-African Parliament, Dr Fateh Boutbig, has arrived in Baku ahead of a bilateral visit to the Milli Majlis, Azerbaijan’s parliament, from 16 to 18 September 2026.
He was welcomed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport by Eyvaz Gurbanov, a member of the Milli Majlis. The President is travelling with a delegation that includes Third Vice-President Djidda Mamar Mahamat, Fourth Vice-President Dr Arlete Borges and Yosri Baouab, Chairperson of the Northern Caucus.
During the visit, Dr Boutbig is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Speaker Sahiba Gafarova and to meet members of the inter-parliamentary working groups.
He is also due to meet Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov for discussions on strengthening relations between Africa and Azerbaijan, parliamentary diplomacy and wider cooperation.
The programme further provides for tributes at the Victory Monument and at the Alley of Honour, where the delegation will honour national leader Heydar Aliyev.
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