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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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Leaders gather in Paris to mark 100th anniversary since the end of the first world war
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Leaders gather in Paris to mark 100th anniversary since the end of the first world war

11 November 2018
The first world war lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. 70 million military personnel took part in the fighting, making it one of the largest wars in history. An estimated nine million combatants and seven million civilians died as a direct result of the war.
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Aliyev in Aghdam, promotes traditional crafts
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Aliyev in Aghdam, promotes traditional crafts

6 November 2018
Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev visited territory in the district of Aghdam on Monday (5 November). In symbolic moves aimed at reaffirming the regions connection with Azerbaijan president Aliyev launched projects aimed at supporting traditional crafts associated with Nagorno-Karabakh
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Ivanishvili makes impassioned appeal to Georgians
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Ivanishvili makes impassioned appeal to Georgians

5 November 2018
In an impassioned video appeal the leader of Georgian Dream (GD) party, Bidhzina Ivanishvili, called on the Georgian people not to lose the gains achieved in the last six years, but also promised that henceforth he will himself play a more direct role in the governing of the country.
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Senior Saudi Minister visits Baku
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Senior Saudi Minister visits Baku

5 November 2018
Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz met president Ilham Aliyev on Sunday. The prince is one of the most senior Saudi officials to visit Azerbaijan in recent times. The prince has in last days visited a number of other countries in the region
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