BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 27. The North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) has reaffirmed the strategic importance
of the South Caucasus region and expressed its willingness to
strengthen ties with Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
According to a 2025 year-end report by NATO Secretary General
Mark Rutte, the alliance is prepared to deepen dialogue and
cooperation with both Azerbaijan and Armenia.
The report highlights what NATO describes as “significant
progress” toward peace between the two countries over the past
year. It also acknowledges the ongoing role of the United States in
facilitating negotiations.
A key milestone came in August, when Azerbaijan and Armenia
initialed a peace agreement — a move NATO called “an important
step” toward normalization and improved regional security.
“NATO stands ready to deepen dialogue and cooperation with both
countries,” the report states, underscoring the alliance’s
continued interest in stability in the South Caucasus.
