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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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Armenia set to boost its airforce
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Armenia set to boost its airforce

1 February 2019
The Russian newspaper Kommersant reported that Armenia will receive four new SU-30s fighter jets in 2020. Russia will supply the aircraft with credit, and at Russian domestic prices, the newspaper said.
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New study highlights positive economic effects of a settlement of the Karabakh conflict on Armenia and Azerbaijan
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New study highlights positive economic effects of a settlement of the Karabakh conflict on Armenia and Azerbaijan

29 January 2019
Berlin Economics analyses the economic effect of a full resolution of the Karabakh conflict in multiple dimensions, including public finances, trade, the energy and water sectors, and financial markets. In several of these dimensions, substantial economic gains both for Armenia and Azerbaijan are found.
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Aliyev meets relatives of fallen soldiers
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Aliyev meets relatives of fallen soldiers

29 January 2019
Aliyev spoke of the ongoing conflict with Armenia, saying political, economic and military power was necessary to win this conflict. But he also sounded a conciliatory note. "We want a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We do not want martyrs, we do not want young people to become martyrs", he told those assembled.
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Armenia marks Army Day
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Armenia marks Army Day

29 January 2019
Political, religious and civil leaders paid homage to the fallen at a ceremony at the Yerablur Memorial on Monday morning
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