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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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EU calls on Russıa to stop the process of borderization around South Ossetia
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EU calls on Russıa to stop the process of borderization around South Ossetia

21 August 2019
"The erection of fences by de-facto authorities of South Ossetia backed by Russian border guards in the vicinity of Gugutiantkari village hinders freedom of movement and will deprive people from the local area from accessing orchards and water resources" said a statement issued by the EU Delegation in Tbilisi
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Another incident on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
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Another incident on Armenia-Azerbaijan border

15 August 2019
A 37 year old Armenian contract soldier sustained a gunshot wound from shots fired from Azerbaijani fire whilst on duty in Gegharkunik Province, Armenian media sources reported on Wednesday.
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Russia will ratify the Caspian Convention soon, says PM Medvedev
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Russia will ratify the Caspian Convention soon, says PM Medvedev

12 August 2019
Speaking in Turkmenistan. Russian prime minister Dimitri Medvedev described the signing of the convention in 2018 as a historic event, confirming that the Caspian states can find mutually beneficial solutions without "any recipes being imposed from outside" and also respect each others' interests.
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