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The South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia - is one of strategic importance, not only for adjacent countries, such as Turkiye, Russia, Iran and the Central Asian states, but also for neighbours such as the European Union and the GCC states, and globally for the United States, India, China, Pakistan and Japan.

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Azerbaijan and China Forge Defence Ties
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Azerbaijan and China Forge Defence Ties

19 September 2025
At the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which was held from Wednesday to Friday (17 - 19  September), Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, led Baku’s delegation and held high-level discussions with his Chinese counterpart on advancing joint military capabilities.
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The 3+3 Initiative in Retrospect: A Framework Out of Step with Current Realities
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The 3+3 Initiative in Retrospect: A Framework Out of Step with Current Realities

18 September 2025
On September 8, 2025, during his address at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the potential revival of the “3+3” format in the South Caucasus while commenting on Russia’s relations with regional countries. He noted that the initiative was initially proposed by Turkey and Azerbaijan and highlighted that it is also supported by Iran, signaling broader regional backing. Lavrov further referenced the trilateral agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia on restoring transport links and welcomed the ongoing process of normalization between Armenia and Turkey.
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Azerbaijan buries another border guard
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Azerbaijan buries another border guard

8 March 2020
In another incident on Saturday morning (7 March) an Azerbaijani border guard was killed near the village of Dash Salahly in Azerbaijan's Gazakh region, at the northernmost part of the international border between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The incident happened less than forty eight hours after a similar fatality was reported close to the same area. Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of the killings.
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Clashes on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
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Clashes on Armenia-Azerbaijan border

6 March 2020
There are reports of incidents in the northern sector of the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Thursday and Friday (5-6 March). An Azerbaijani Border Guard was reported killed, and an Armenian soldier reported injured
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Armenian prime minister visits Georgia
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Armenian prime minister visits Georgia

3 March 2020
The prime ministers of Georgia and Armenia emphasised the importance of regional peace and the peaceful resolution of conflicts during bilateral discussions in the framework of the visit.
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