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Stories under this heading cover the South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as the unrecognised entities of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Nagorno-Karabakh.

For those interested specifically in Armenian-Azerbaijani relations and events and developments in and around Nagorno-Karabakh following the 2020 44-day war, check out our sister page, KarabakhSpace.eu.

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Irakli Kobakhidze reappointed Chairman of Georgian Dream

Irakli Kobakhidze reappointed Chairman of Georgian Dream

Irakli Kobakhidze has once again become the chairman of Georgian Dream, the party founded by oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili in 2012 which has since been in power in Georgia. Ivanishvili is the party’s honorary chairman and is widely seen as the country’s shadow ruler. Kobakhidze is also the current prime minister of Georgia and had previously served as party chairman until February 2024. At that time, a political reshuffle took place with then Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili becoming party chairman, while Kobakhidze was nominated for the prime minister’s post.
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Azerbaijan and China sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Azerbaijan and China sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

China and Azerbaijan have announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Beijing on 23 April. During the talks, President Xi said that both sides should continuously enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and strengthen international collaboration to open a new chapter of all-round cooperation. President Aliyev was in China for  a state visit between 22 and 24 April.

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Summit talk. There are reports that a summit between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan may happen later this year.
Summit talk. There are reports that a summit between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan may happen later this year.

Summit talk. There are reports that a summit between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan may happen later this year.

Rumours in international diplomatic circles suggest that a summit between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan may happen this year. What has changed to make it possible?
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KERRY: "I believe their is a path forward". US Secretary of State meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov in Washington.
KERRY: "I believe their is a path forward". US Secretary of State meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov in Washington.

KERRY: "I believe their is a path forward". US Secretary of State meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov in Washington.

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov in Washington to discuss Karabakh, democracy and other bilateral issues and signals increased American engagement with resolution of the Karabakh conflict.
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PACE Standing Committee issues statement on the Karabakh Conflict, "ready to do everything it can through, parliamentary diplomacy"
PACE Standing Committee issues statement on the Karabakh Conflict, "ready to do everything it can through, parliamentary diplomacy"

PACE Standing Committee issues statement on the Karabakh Conflict, "ready to do everything it can through, parliamentary diplomacy"

"PACE is ready to do everything it can through, parliamentary diplomacy, to facilitate dialogue and establish a climate of trust between parliamentarians from both member States"
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Thank you. But No thank you! Armenian Foreign Minister Nalbandian tells European institutions they have no mandate to discuss the Karabakh conflict.
Thank you. But No thank you! Armenian Foreign Minister Nalbandian tells European institutions they have no mandate to discuss the Karabakh conflict.

Thank you. But No thank you! Armenian Foreign Minister Nalbandian tells European institutions they have no mandate to discuss the Karabakh conflict.

Armenian Foreign Minister Nalbandian tells European institutions they have no mandate to discuss the Karabakh conflict.
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"Living together peacefully in a diverse world" Aliev tells Intercultural Dialogue that Azerbaijan has been the homeland for many nationalities
"Living together peacefully in a diverse world" Aliev tells Intercultural Dialogue that Azerbaijan has been the homeland for many nationalities

"Living together peacefully in a diverse world" Aliev tells Intercultural Dialogue that Azerbaijan has been the homeland for many nationalities

Ilham Aliev told the 2nd Intercultural Dialogue Forum in Baku that throughout the centuries Azerbaijan has been the homeland for many nationalities and believers of different religions.