António Costa: We highly value Azerbaijan’s invaluable assistance in the evacuation of EU citizens from Iran

19:49 - 11.03.2026

March 11, Fineko/abc.az. “I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the assistance that Azerbaijan has provided to European citizens to facilitate their safe repatriation from Iran,” António Costa, President of the European Council, said during a joint press statement with President Ilham Aliyev in Baku.

Stating that a very difficult geopolitical situation is currently unfolding in the region, Antonio Costa emphasized the European Union’s full solidarity with the people of Azerbaijan.