His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani participated in the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held on October 15 at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. The summit, convened at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, gathered heads of state, government officials, and representatives from various regional and international organizations to discuss enhancing security and cooperation across Asia.

Alongside the Amir, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, as well as the Chief of the Amiri Diwan, Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi, attended the event, accompanied by members of the official delegation. The summit featured discussions on strengthening interaction and confidence-building measures aimed at promoting stability in the region and beyond.

On the sidelines of the summit, Sheikh Tamim met with President Ilham Aliyev to discuss bilateral relations between Qatar and Azerbaijan. The two leaders explored opportunities to deepen cooperation across various sectors and exchanged views on several issues of mutual concern, including developments pertinent to regional and international security. The meeting was also attended by senior Qatari and Azerbaijani officials.

During the summit, the Amir was seen engaging with other regional leaders, including a meeting with Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, highlighting the multilateral nature of the gathering focused on dialogue and partnership among Asian countries.

The CICA summit offers a platform for participating nations to strengthen trust and foster cooperation to address common challenges. This year’s meeting emphasized collaborative efforts to maintain peace and stability across the continent, reflecting the shared interests of member states in advancing security and sustainable development.