A peaceful European capital with cobbled streets, sea views, and striking landmarks is being hailed as a rare hidden gem with hardly any tourists.

The capital of Azerbaijan is a rising star in the region and there are plenty of things to do in Baku to wow visitors.

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The session was co-chaired by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, and Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh.