Three nations, one vision: Rising power triangle of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Pakistan Article by Canadian media

The Canadian The Daily Scrum News has released an in-depth article highlighting the trilateral partnership between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan. Caliber.Az offers its readers the key insights from the article, shedding light on the growing strategic cooperation among the three nations.

“This Saturday 8 November, leaders from Pakistan, Türkiye and Azerbaijan will convene in Baku, marking another milestone in their evolving trilateral relationship. The gathering is more than a symbolic gathering of friendly states: it reflects a consciously built partnership across politics, economics, security and connectivity. A closer look at why this matters, how it benefits each country — and what obstacles lie ahead — reveals the deeper geo-strategic logic at play.

Türkiye and Azerbaijan in particular refer to their “one nation, two states” bond. Azerbaijan has been backed by both Pakistan and Türkiye on issues such as Nagorno-Karabakh; Pakistan values Türkiye’s and Azerbaijan’s support on Kashmir. The three lie on or can connect to major Eurasian trade and energy corridors: for example, the “Middle Corridor” through the South Caucasus, linking Asia to Europe. Azerbaijan seeks to modernise its defence capability; Pakistan is a long-time defence exporter such as the JF-17 fighter; Turkiye has both defence industries and a strategic role. All three have overlapping interests.

By coordinating with Pakistan and Türkiye, Azerbaijan cements its role as a key energy exporter and transit country from the Caspian/ South Caucasus to Europe and Asia. This boosts its regional standing and diversifies its export and transit revenues. Azerbaijan is reconstructing territories freed from occupation; inviting Pakistani and Turkish companies helps bring investment, expertise, and political backing. Strengthening ties with two other significant Muslim-majority states enhances Baku’s diplomatic reach, especially in forums such as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Pakistan faces energy deficits and infrastructure needs. Azerbaijan’s energy resources and Türkiye’s transit links can help. For example, energy trade or transit routes linking Pakistan via Iran/Turkiye/Azerbaijan or through the Middle Corridor. Pakistan can enhance its export markets for defence platforms like the JF-17 and enter trilateral projects with Turkiye and Azerbaijan.

Türkiye sits at the Eurasian crossroads; cooperation strengthens its position as transit between Europe and Asia and enhances the “Middle Corridor” via Azerbaijan and Pakistan. Turkish industry and technology can find new markets in Azerbaijan and Pakistan; joint ventures strengthen Türkiye’s global economic footprint. By being part of this trilateral, Türkiye deepens its ties to the Muslim world and broadens its diplomatic alliances beyond NATO and EU spheres — giving Ankara greater strategic autonomy.

The three have already signed declarations to deepen economic cooperation, remove trade barriers, and promote connectivity. Joint military exercises, defence-industry linkages, coordinated positions on terrorism and sovereign policy are on the agenda. Strengthening non-state links — student exchanges, tourism, cultural cooperation — underpins the longer-term stability of the partnership.

Defence-industrial collaboration adds to diversification of supply chains away from traditional Western suppliers. Principled stances on territorial integrity, shared international forums and cultural diplomacy enhance their voice in global affairs. Thus, the meeting in Baku is a moment for the three countries to reaffirm their alliance and lay a foundation for deeper structural cooperation.

The Baku meeting is more than photo-op brotherhood: it reflects a strategic convergence among Pakistan, Türkiye and Azerbaijan that promises mutual benefits in trade, connectivity, energy and security. For Azerbaijan it means reinforcing its hub status; for Pakistan it offers pathways to infrastructure, energy and diplomatic support; for Türkiye it enhances its Eurasian transit and geopolitical role.

This trilateral could become a meaningful geo-strategic actor — one linking South Asia, the Caucasus and the broader Eurasian space in a way that reshapes regional relations. The world will be watching from Baku on November 8 — and beyond."