EU starts new dialogue with Azerbaijan on connectivity

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has stated that the European Union has entered a new phase of engagement with Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Armenia aimed at strengthening regional connectivity.

In a post on X, Kos said she had recently returned from visits to Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Armenia, where the EU held high-level talks focused on advancing connectivity initiatives, Caliber.Az reports.

"I have just returned from Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Armenia, where we moved our connectivity work into its next phase. It can help secure lasting peace in the South Caucasus while diversifying trade and energy routes between Europe and Asia,” she wrote.

Good to be in Ireland with the College as its Council Presidency begins.

We are looking forward to continue the solid pace of progress for enlargement with the Irish Presidency and support our candidate countries’ accession paths.

I have just returned from Türkiye, Azerbaijan… pic.twitter.com/AkGNKwX5MQ

— Marta Kos (@MartaKosEU) July 3, 2026

In her view, enlargement and connectivity go together, and both contribute to Europe’s stability, prosperity and security.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov