On 15 October 2026, the Baku Convention Center hosted the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
Hosted by Azerbaijan, the event brought together heads of state and government from CICA member states, senior officials and representatives of international organisations. The Summit focused on strengthening security and mutual trust across Asia, promoting regional cooperation and developing closer ties among member states.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed the attending heads of state and government and delivered an address at the Summit. In his remarks, he highlighted the initiatives undertaken during Azerbaijan’s CICA Chairmanship, regional cooperation, and the importance of strengthening connectivity.
Discussions throughout the Summit covered political dialogue, transport and economic ties, as well as regional and international cooperation. The Summit concluded with the adoption of the Baku Declaration, the admission of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic as a CICA member state and the extension of Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship for the 2026-2028 period.
Held at the Baku Convention Center, the 7th CICA Summit marked an important occasion for strengthening dialogue, mutual trust, and multilateral cooperation among Asian countries.
