BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 13. The Republic of
Azerbaijan’s contribution to global energy security will grow even
further in the future, an American expert on European geopolitics
and transatlantic security, Peter Tase, told Trend.


He noted that under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev,
Azerbaijan has strengthened its position on the international stage
as a country that demonstrates a high degree of patriotism,
courage, and integrity.


“Thanks to these qualities and its forward-looking foreign
policy, Azerbaijan attracted special attention among the countries
that participated in the European Political Community Summit, held
on November 12, 2026, in Ireland. A far-sighted and
well-thought-out energy policy has created opportunities for
Azerbaijan to make investments abroad,” he added.


Peter Tase emphasized that thirty years ago, investors came to
Baku, but today the state founded by Heydar Aliyev is itself
entering foreign markets with its own investment portfolio.


“Currently, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is
investing in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. In the
future, this geographic scope will expand even further,” he
added.


The expert also noted that the election of the State Oil Fund of
the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) as a member of the International
Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) to host the Forum’s 20th
annual meeting in Baku in 2028 is a significant achievement for the
country, led by President Ilham Aliyev.


“This decision is significant in terms of showcasing to the
international community the development work Azerbaijan is carrying
out in the territories of Karabakh liberated from occupation, as
well as its environmentally friendly and ‘smart’ urban development
model,” he noted.


On November 12, the 9th Summit of the European Political
Community (EPC) was held in Dublin.


The peace process in the South Caucasus also featured
prominently on the European Political Community’s agenda. The
progress achieved in the peace process between Azerbaijan and
Armenia and the establishment of a more stable situation in the
South Caucasus were among the other key issues for the meeting’s
participants.


The summit also held special political significance for
Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is set to host the 12th EPC summit in May
2028, following the 10th and 11th summits in Switzerland and
Greece, respectively, in 2027.