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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 honours pioneer of its oil industry
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Azerbaijan honours pioneer of its oil industry

15 January 2020
In an emotional speech president Ilham Aliyev spoke about the contribution of Koshbakht Yusifzade to Azerbaijan's oil and gas industry. The president also said that oil and gas will remain the bedrock of the Azerbaijani economy for many years to come.
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Karabakh conflict claims its first victim of the year
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Karabakh conflict claims its first victim of the year

8 January 2020
Azerbaijan reports that one of its soldiers, a member of the Azerbaijani Border Guards Service, was killed by an Armenian sniper in the afternoon of Tuesday (7 January) in an incident at the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Orthodox world celebrates Christmas
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Orthodox world celebrates Christmas

7 January 2020
In Tbilisi, Catholicos Patriarch Ilya II prayed for world peace, and for Georgia to be safe within its borders. Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas night in St Petersburg, where he attended a service at the Cathedral of the Transfiguration
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