Euronews head: Azerbaijan possesses all foundations for successful development

Azerbaijan will continue to demonstrate sustainable development thanks to a strong fundamental base, consistent reforms, and effective leadership, Chairman of the Board of Euronews Pedro Vargas David said at the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF 2026), Report informs.

"I am here in Baku and I observe that, regardless of the global environment, individual states will achieve success. And I am convinced that this is precisely the region and the country that will continue to develop steadily, as the fundamental prerequisites are present, reforms are being conducted, and there is strong leadership," he noted.

Pedro Vargas David drew attention to the fact that leadership was demonstrated in Azerbaijan, allowing the past to be left behind and efforts directed toward a peaceful future.

"We are now in Baku. The price that Azerbaijan and Armenia had to pay to embark on the path toward a shared future, and the leadership required from both sides to state: 'We are leaving the past behind and fixing our sights on a peaceful future,' turned out to be quite high," he emphasized.

The Euronews board chair acknowledged that communicating such a decision to society was not easy; however, in his assessment, the necessary political will and leadership were fully demonstrated in Azerbaijan.

"Therefore, despite a certain degree of skepticism regarding the global situation, I would like to conclude on an optimistic note: I am very positive about Azerbaijan's prospects," Pedro Vargas David concluded.