The start of Ahmedabad-Baku flights is expected to further boost trade and tourism between the two nations. Relations between India and Azerbaijan are steadily getting stronger. Once part of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan is now seeking closer ties with India while maintaining its historic friendship with Pakistan.

Following the Pahalgam attack, India vowed to retaliate against terrorists, but China's support for Pakistan complicates matters. Despite condemning the attack, China urged a "fair investigation" and reaffirmed its support for Pakistan's security interests.

Pak a rogue state fuelling terrorism, world can no longer turn a blind eye: India mentions Pahalgam at the UN.