Brussels: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev engaged in discussions with Charles Michel, President of the European Council. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting focused on the upcoming COP29 event and the potential for forging stronger ties between the European Union and Azerbaijan. Charles Michel extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan for hosting COP29 and expressed his hopes for significant progress in addressing climate change, a key focus of the European Union's agenda. The discussions also encompassed the mediating role of Charles Michel in the negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with President Aliyev acknowledging the establishment of negotiation frameworks and agendas under Michel's guidance.