Azerbaijan affirms commitment to continuing NATO cooperation, FM says

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has expressed Azerbaijan's commitment to sustaining beneficial collaboration with NATO under the Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative.

“Glad to join NATO 75 Anniversary Celebratory Event hosted by US President Joe Biden in the margins of my working visit. On the 75th anniversary of NATO, with which we have beneficial cooperation under PfP programme, we look forward to continuing our partnership to contribute to int'l security. On the sidelines of his working visit to Washington D.C., Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Bayramov Jeyhun of the Republic of Azerbaijan attended NATO 75 Anniversary Celebratory Event hosted by H.E. Mr. Joe Biden at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium where the founding Washington Treaty of NATO was signed on April 4, 1949," Caliber.Az reports citing the minister's message on X.

Azerbaijan's engagement with NATO began with its participation in the Partnership for Peace (PfP) programme, established in 1994. PfP aims to build trust and enhance cooperation between NATO and non-member countries through practical military and political cooperation.

Azerbaijan has developed a strategic partnership with NATO, focusing on areas such as defense reform, military education, interoperability, and joint exercises. This partnership is part of Azerbaijan's broader foreign policy strategy to strengthen security and stability in the region.

Looking ahead, Azerbaijan aims to deepen its cooperation with NATO, exploring opportunities for enhanced defense cooperation, military modernisation, and cybersecurity collaboration. The relationship between NATO and Azerbaijan remains dynamic, reflecting shared interests in promoting peace, security, and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region.

As Azerbaijan continues to navigate its strategic partnerships, NATO remains a key pillar of Azerbaijan's security policy, contributing to regional stability and cooperation in the broader Euro-Atlantic area.