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Azerbaijan diplomatic and regional security developments

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Azerbaijan is pursuing multifaceted diplomatic and security objectives involving energy partnerships and regional stability. In late September 2026, the country strengthened energy ties with Germany through a strategic partnership declaration signed by President Ilham Aliyev and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, focusing on gas supplies via the Southern Gas Corridor. Simultaneously, Azerbaijan engaged with Russia to expand bilateral cooperation in oil, gas, and electricity, while coordinating within the OPEC+ framework. During this period, Azerbaijan also considered a full withdrawal from the Council of Europe following the 2024 suspension of its voting rights in the Parliamentary Assembly. By early October 2026, the focus shifted toward regional security and peace efforts. Azerbaijani defense officials emphasized the importance of a trilateral cooperation framework between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia to address global tensions. Additionally, Azerbaijani officials called for the peace process with Armenia to move into practical implementation, noting that a final agreement requires addressing issues such as amendments to the Armenian Constitution regarding territorial claims. On October 2, 2026, defense ministers from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia convened in Shusha for the 13th Trilateral Defense Ministers Meeting. The officials discussed strengthening military cooperation, regional security, and joint operational capabilities in the South Caucasus. Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that the security of the Caucasus is “inseparable from the security of the three participating nations” and noted that protecting existing energy, transport, and communication projects is a “shared responsibility.” During this period, President Aliyev also remarked on Azerbaijan’s growing international prestige, describing the nation as a neutral platform where representatives from hostile nations can meet. He reiterated that Azerbaijan “does not join any specific political camp.”

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