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Hikmat Hajiyev attends "Bridge of Peace" talks with Azerbaijan and Armenia civil society reps - VIDEO

A meeting was held with Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the Presidential Administration, within the framework of the "Bridge of Peace" initiative in Gabala, with the participation of representatives of the civil societies of Azerbaijan and Armenia at a bilateral roundtable discussion.

11 Apr 2026-14:59
Russian officials head to Dagestan after deadly floods claim six lives

On Thursday, three Russian ministers arrived in Dagestan, in the Caucasus region, to manage the emergency response to floods that have claimed six lives, submerged communities, and led to the evacuation of thousands.

09 Apr 2026-23:05
Flooding causes building collapse in Russia's Dagestan

A multi-story apartment building in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia's Dagestan region in the Caucasus, collapsed due to flooding, according to the regional office of the Russian Emergency Ministry on Sunday.

08 Apr 2026-19:30
Aliyev’s Tbilisi visit: Deepening Azerbaijan–Georgia strategic energy and transport axis

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Tbilisi on April 6 was not merely another high-level meeting, but a reflection of the broader logic underpinning Azerbaijan–Georgia relations. This logic is built on pragmatism, strategic calculation, and a level of mutual trust that is rare in today’s world.

08 Apr 2026-17:34
Gela Vasadze: Baku-Tbilisi axis central to regional strategy - INTERVIEW

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Georgia underscores the strategic depth of Baku–Tbilisi ties, anchored in energy, transit and regional security. As geopolitical tensions rise, both countries are strengthening coordination to protect critical infrastructure and advance the Middle Corridor. The visit signals a shared commitment to stability and pragmatic cooperation, while also highlighting their growing role in shaping a green energy corridor linking the South Caucasus with European markets.

08 Apr 2026-09:17
Jakub Korejba: Türkiye and Azerbaijan could become a key link between East and West amid Iran war - INTERVIEW

Against the backdrop of a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, the South Caucasus, and the broader Eurasian region, the perspective of an external yet deeply engaged analyst is particularly valuable.

07 Apr 2026-10:03
President Aliyev, PM Kobakhidze hail strategic Azerbaijan–Georgia partnership

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze made joint press statements in Tbilisi on Monday, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two countries and discussing regional developments, including South Caucasus peace efforts.

06 Apr 2026-17:32
India evacuates 345 citizens from Iran via Armenia-Caucasus corridor

A total of 345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict arrived safely in Chennai yesterday evening after being evacuated via Armenia.

05 Apr 2026-21:35
Armenia rethinks past narratives as Pashinyan signals policy shift – expert opinions

At a time when a post-conflict phase is taking shape in the South Caucasus, recent statements by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are drawing particular attention regarding the region’s future political trajectory. In particular, his remarks on “abandoning genocide rhetoric” and “revisiting the agenda of historical justice” are being interpreted as signals of emerging realities both within Armenia and across the region. Although this approach is presented as an attempt to revise a long-established ideological line, the extent of its real political consequences remains uncertain.

02 Apr 2026-09:08
Aisulu Rakhmet: Ground war in Iran unlikely - INTERVIEW

Iran is unlikely to pursue full escalation but may opt for a controlled expansion of the conflict, targeting energy infrastructure to shift it into the economic sphere. A full-scale invasion remains improbable given Iran’s capabilities and terrain. However, prolonged tensions risk destabilising the South Caucasus, potentially triggering security challenges, placing strain on infrastructure, and leading to refugee flows.

30 Mar 2026-00:10