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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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Two Armenian military pilots die in air crash
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Two Armenian military pilots die in air crash

5 December 2018
The aircraft was reported to have been on a regular training mission when it crashed in the mountains in northeastern Armenia. The two pilots were named as Lieutenant Colonel Armen Babayan and Major Movses Manukyan.
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"We must do everything to keep Armenian-Iranian relations at a high level" - Pashinyan
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"We must do everything to keep Armenian-Iranian relations at a high level" - Pashinyan

2 December 2018
Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan has highlighted the importance of Armenian-Iranian relations during a speech in the town of Kapan, the regional capital of Armenia's Syunik Province which borders Iran. Pashinyan was addressing a rally of his "My step" party, ahead of important parliamentary elections on 9 December.
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