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South Caucasus

Andrejs Švedovs: Riga sees Baku as a key partner in a polarized world - INTERVIEW

Azerbaijan–Latvia political relations are strengthening, highlighted by President Edgars Rinkēvičs’s visit to Baku. Both post-Soviet states pursue similar development goals, enhancing cooperation within the EU–South Caucasus framework. Expanding trade, investment, and connectivity, including direct flights, is key to unlocking broader economic and strategic partnership potential.

24 Apr 2026-10:32
A turning point in modern history: Three years of the Lachin border checkpoint

April 23, 2023, became one of the defining dates in the modern history of Azerbaijan. On that day, the Lachin border checkpoint was established — a move that carried not only practical importance for strengthening security, but also symbolized the restoration of full state control over a strategically vital area. Three years later, on April 23, 2026, this development is no longer viewed as a single, isolated step, but rather as a key component of a broader and consistent policy aimed at reinforcing national sovereignty.

23 Apr 2026-15:58
EU steps up in Armenia: a covert push to reignite the Karabakh issue

The European Union’s decision to deploy a Hybrid Rapid Response Team to Armenia ahead of the June 2026 parliamentary elections is being framed in Brussels as a technical step to protect democratic processes. Officially, the mission is intended to help Armenian institutions counter disinformation, cyber risks and foreign interference. It was requested by Yerevan and is expected to work closely with key state bodies, including the government, security structures and electoral authorities.

22 Apr 2026-11:00
Sezai Özçelik: “Iran crisis will not end — expect cycles of tension” - INTERVIEW

21 Apr 2026-10:16
Antalya Diplomacy Forum features panel session on “South Caucasus: A Strategic Hub in the Making”

On April 17, a panel session titled “South Caucasus: A Strategic Hub in the Making” was held as as part of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, Türkiye.

18 Apr 2026-09:50
Hikmet Hajiyev highlights Azerbaijan's multiple geopolitical identity

Azerbaijan sees a historic shift towards lasting peace in the South Caucasus after decades of conflict, a senior aide to President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in Türkiye.

17 Apr 2026-21:49
Hikmet Hajiyev: South Caucasus has already entered a phase of peace

A senior aide to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said the South Caucasus has entered a “phase of peace”, adding that energy projects initiated by Azerbaijan contribute to global energy security while serving the interests of regional countries.

17 Apr 2026-14:15
4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Caspian Sea

15 Apr 2026-11:42
Ishkhan Verdyan: Armenia–Azerbaijan dialogue enters new phase - INTERVIEW

15 Apr 2026-09:38
Areg Kochinyan: Fourth "Bridge of Peace" meeting marks major milestone

Armenian-Azerbaijani peace dialogue reaches "normalization" milestone as delegation crosses delimited border.

12 Apr 2026-10:52