Azerbaijan demonstrated its growing diplomatic and regional influence during the 62nd Munich Security Conference, where President Ilham Aliyev represented the country at a high level. The conference, attended by nearly 1,000 representatives from 120 countries, highlighted Azerbaijan's strategic initiatives, regional security role, and diplomatic outreach. Aliyev held key meetings with international leaders, including Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing regional stability, energy cooperation, and economic development. The President also engaged with European officials, such as Vice-President Kaja Kallas, on energy security and technological cooperation, and with global financial leaders like Jared Cohen of Goldman Sachs, emphasizing Azerbaijan’s position as a reliable partner in energy, transport, and technology sectors. These diplomatic efforts aimed to bolster Azerbaijan’s influence in Europe, the South Caucasus, and beyond, reinforcing its role in regional peace and security. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan reaffirmed its regional diplomatic influence through active participation in international platforms, strategic partnerships, and economic initiatives, including exports, infrastructure projects, and foreign investment, further consolidating its position on the global stage.