Opinion20- Page

On April 25, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, visited Azerbaijan.

Tensions remain high in the South Caucasus, as mine-related issues continue to complicate peace efforts in the region.

Armenian revanchists and other remnants obstructing the civilized normalization of relations with Azerbaijan seem unwilling to abandon their old habits and give up on delusional initiatives.

From April 22 to 24, 2025, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to the People’s Republic of China marked a milestone in the evolving geopolitical landscape of Eurasia.

In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, it is crucial for nations to seek reliable and trustworthy partners that share common strategic goals and values.

The new world order is not being formed in an instant — it is emerging through a complex and dynamic struggle of interests.

On April 9, at an international conference in Baku, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev delivered a statement on the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States.

The state, as is known, represents a form of societal organization within a specific territory. Upon its establishment, it develops institutions of governance and enforcement, through which legal order is maintained.

The actions of official Paris, both currently and in recent years, raise justified concerns, especially in the context of the post-conflict peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The fact that Azerbaijan, wary of its neighbor Iran, acts as a mediator between its two friendly countries — Turkey and Israel — presents a crucial opportunity for it to reap political dividends.

Recently, the French geopolitical journal Conflits suggested that Turkey’s military presence in Syria could create a new strategic dependency for Israel, similar to the one it previously had with Russia.

Azerbaijan and Georgia are good neighbors and strategic allies, sharing a high degree of mutual trust that enables vital energy and connectivity projects to become a reality in the South Caucasus.

The South Caucasus is on the verge of history, with a real chance of a peace agreement being signed between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held on April 11-13 in the resort Turkish town of Antalya, presented a rare opportunity for trilateral engagement among the foreign ministers of the three South Caucasian countries.

On April 15–16, Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili made his first official visit to Azerbaijan. The last time a Georgian president visited Azerbaijan was in 2019, when Salome Zurabishvili made her first official foreign trip to Baku as president.

Recently, tensions between Tehran and Baku have been rising, driven by the active rapprochement between Azerbaijan and Turkey, with whom Iran has complicated relations in the Middle East.

The Azerbaijani State Border Service continues to intercept drug smuggling attempts from Iran, as smugglers shift their methods and make increasing use of drones.

As talks between Turkey and Israel continue with Azerbaijan as the mediator, a source familiar with the details revealed that “the understanding is that both sides need this, and therefore

Azerbaijan has traditionally participated in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. However, for Azerbaijani diplomacy, Antalya 2025 has the potential to become a significant turning point.

A serious rift has emerged within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) over the Cyprus issue.

PACE is keeping a close eye on Azerbaijan’s political agenda. At least, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Theodoros Rousopoulos, reacted quite promptly to President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks during the ADA International Forum “Towards a New World Order.”

Israel and Türkiye, both countries with close ties to Azerbaijan, may be able to reestablish political dialogue through Baku’s efforts and overcome a number of disagreements.

It is important to note that when speaking about the prospects for Azerbaijani-Armenian normalization in various contexts, the President of Azerbaijan consistently emphasized the importance of signing a peace treaty with Armenia.

On April 9, an international forum on the topic "Facing the New World Order" was held at the ADA University. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivered the welcoming speech.