Georgian analyst: German-Azerbaijan partnership milestone for S.Caucasus

The strategic partnership between Germany and Azerbaijan is expected to strengthen not only bilateral relations but also Germany's engagement and influence across the South Caucasus, according to Georgian analyst Valeri Chechelashvili, who described the recently signed Joint Declaration as a milestone for the region.

Chechelashvili noted that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has consistently pursued a policy of deepening cooperation with international partners, including the European Union, describing the agreement with Germany as an important result of that strategy, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

"I believe the joint declaration on the strategic partnership agenda between Azerbaijan and Germany is an extremely important document," the expert emphasised.

He pointed out that Germany's position as one of the world's leading economies adds significant value to the partnership.

According to Chechelashvili, the agreement is expected to strengthen not only bilateral relations but also Germany's engagement and influence across the South Caucasus.

"The greater the number and role of states like Germany in the South Caucasus, the more new opportunities and perspectives will open for the region. That is why I consider this visit not only crucial for Azerbaijan-Germany relations but also for the South Caucasus as a whole," he concluded.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov