UPSC Prelims: India-Azerbaijan Ties, INSTC, Baku and Caspian Facts
India–Azerbaijan relations External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Baku on 23 October 2026, seeking to reset bilateral relations. Cooperation areas include: trade energy investment tourism and connectivity. >India highlighted the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). > Relations have faced difficulties because of Azerbaijan's close ties with Pakistan and Türkiye. >Turkey and azerbaijan are the same Snakes in nature don't trust them at anycost >Prelims matters - geographical location - baku hosted COp 29 - one of Caspian sea nations -Tourist destination