On 5 October 2026, the Azerbaijan National Platform (AZNP) of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum held its Annual General Assembly at the Holiday Inn Baku, bringing together representatives of member organisations to discuss the Platform’s development, institutional priorities and future activities.
The Assembly was opened by Sabina Alakbarova, AZNP Country Coordinator, who presented the new coordination period for 2026–2028, introduced the newly elected Board and outlined her vision for strengthening cooperation among member organisations, improving the Platform’s institutional capacity and expanding its engagement with European partners.
The programme included presentations and discussions on the following topics:
Vusala Huseynli — “Where Does AZNP Stand Today?” An overview of the 2025 institutional assessment, ongoing activities, opportunities and challenges.
Ziya Guliyev, Working Group 1 Coordinator — “AZNP Members’ Priorities and the Role of Working Groups.”
Shahla Ismayil, Zaur Ibrahimli (Working Group 5 Coordinator) and Sabina Alakbarova — “Institutional Development of AZNP.” Presentation and discussion of the Platform’s revised institutional documents.
Sabit Bagirov and Elchin Sultanov (Working Group 3 Coordinator) — “Election of the Ethics Adviser.”
Alimammad Nuriyev — “From Assessment to Action: Practical Priorities for AZNP.” A discussion of funding opportunities, institutional sustainability, partnerships and joint initiatives.
Ilgar Huseynli, Working Group 2 Coordinator — “AZNP’s International Engagement and the 2026 EaP Civil Society Summit.” A presentation on preparations for the upcoming Summit in Chișinău.
The Assembly also provided an opportunity for members to share their views, discuss common challenges and identify opportunities for closer cooperation.
In her concluding remarks, Sabina Alakbarova emphasised the importance of translating the Platform’s priorities into practical activities, strengthening communication between the Working Groups and ensuring that member organisations have greater opportunities to contribute to national and regional discussions.
She also highlighted the importance of maintaining dialogue with the EU institutions and creating opportunities for AZNP to contribute to future EU–Azerbaijan cooperation initiatives.
The General Assembly marked an important step in the Platform’s new coordination period, reaffirming its commitment to cooperation, institutional development and stronger participation of Azerbaijani civil society in the Eastern Partnership.
