Pundit: Azerbaijan, Türkiye establish exemplary military-political cooperation

Center for Analysis of International Relations (AIR) Chairman Farid Shafiyev highlighted that Azerbaijan and Türkiye have built exemplary military-political collaboration, as the First Shusha Forum of Think Tanks from both countries is held alongside AIR’s establishment.

Farid Shafiyev noted that the regional political landscape has changed radically, adding that there are a number of areas in which Azerbaijan and Türkiye should closely cooperate,Caliber.Az reports per local media.

“At this stage, we must work as hard as possible to ensure that the fundamental elements of our policies are aligned. The process of normalizing the situation in the South Caucasus and with Armenia is ongoing. Representatives of Armenian civil society recently visited Azerbaijan. Now, Armenia is talking about peace, but behind this lies Azerbaijan's victory. Without this victory, they would not be talking about peace. In 2019, the Armenian leader said: 'Karabakh is Armenia.' All this must not be forgotten,” the chairman said.

Shafiyev also pointed to Western pressure: “The first issue is related to the Zangazur Corridor, and the second is related to the Turkic world. There is also pressure from various geopolitical powers on Central Asia. If we act in a coordinated manner, we can achieve our goals. The third issue is the Middle East. Azerbaijan is working with Türkiye on matters related to Syria, Gaza, and Israel. Some forces are deliberately spreading false information against us. However, Azerbaijan is trying to provide these regions with as much assistance as possible. There are forces that are engaged in organized sabotage through the media. We must be careful with the information they disseminate.”

He added that the Shusha Forum is planned to become a permanent platform for discussing key strategic issues.

The First Shusha Forum of Azerbaijani-Turkish Think Tanks brings together leaders and researchers from leading analytical centres in both countries to discuss cooperation prospects in regional security, foreign policy, economic integration, transport, communications, and energy.

By Jeyhun Aghazada