BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 27. The press
conference held by Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov,
dedicated to the year’s results, clearly outlines the main
directions and priorities of Azerbaijan’s foreign policy in 2025,
political analyst Azer Garayev told Trend.
Garayev highlighted that this policy is based on the farsighted
and pragmatic strategic course determined by President of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, grounded in national interests.
"In his speech, the minister not only reaffirmed Azerbaijan's
independent and pragmatic foreign policy, based on national
interests, but also drew attention to the country's growing role on
the regional and global stages. The main architect of these
successes is President Ilham Aliyev, and the strengthening of
Azerbaijan's international position in recent years is the result
of his consistent and principled policy. First of all, the
commemoration of the five-year anniversary of the restoration of
Azerbaijan's territorial integrity holds special political and
symbolic significance.
This historic achievement, under the leadership of President
Ilham Aliyev, has provided new content and opportunities for the
country's foreign policy. In this context, presenting 2025 as the
‘year of historic opportunities’ shows that Baku views the
post-conflict period not only as a military-political victory but
also as a phase of sustainable peace and regional cooperation. This
approach is a logical continuation of President Ilham Aliyev's
peace-based policy, which does not back down from national
interests," he said.
The analyst noted that the signing of the joint declaration and
the peace agreement draft by the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia
at the Washington Summit is an important result of President Ilham
Aliyev's active and balanced diplomacy on international platforms
and marks a significant breakthrough in the diplomatic closure of
the long-standing conflict.
"One of the key points highlighted in the minister's speech is
the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity)
project, which envisions an unobstructed connection between
Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan. This project is part of President Ilham
Aliyev’s strategy to form a new transportation and communication
map in the region. This agreement is of great significance not only
in terms of transportation and logistics but also in terms of
geopolitical and economic integration, further strengthening
Azerbaijan's role as a transportation hub in the region," he
explained.
Garayev pointed out that Bayramov’s emphasis on multilateral
cooperation aligns perfectly with President Ilham Aliyev’s foreign
policy course.
"Events within the framework of the Organization of Turkic
States, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Economic Cooperation
Organization, and the D-8 show that Azerbaijan, under the
initiative and active participation of President Ilham Aliyev, is
expanding its political, economic, and diplomatic influence not
only in the region but also across a wider geography. The creation
of strategic centers and active participation in these platforms
proves that Azerbaijan has become one of the actors shaping the
international agenda.
Azerbaijan's active position in global climate, economic, and
humanitarian initiatives demonstrates that the country's foreign
policy is not limited to security issues. This approach increases
the country’s international standing and contributes significantly
to Azerbaijan being recognized as a reliable and responsible
partner," he said.
The analyst further noted that, as the minister mentioned,
agreements regarding the transportation of goods through Georgia to
Armenia demonstrate the stabilization of trade relations in the
region, which is the result of President Ilham Aliyev’s emphasis on
economic cooperation.
"Agreement on tariffs shows that transit mechanisms are
functioning effectively. President Ilham Aliyev's strategic
approach to transport and communication projects makes it possible
to build initiatives like TRIPP on solid and sustainable
foundations. At the same time, given that Armenia's railway system
is under Russian control, Azerbaijan’s cautious and principled
stance demonstrates President Ilham Aliyev’s policy of prioritizing
national interests," Garayev announced.
The analyst underlined that the realization of the TRIPP project
involves not only technical but also control, legal responsibility,
and political trust issues, and their clarification must occur
within the strategic framework set by President Ilham Aliyev.
In conclusion, Garayev pointed out that overall, the statements
made at the press conference reaffirm that Azerbaijan's foreign
policy in 2025 is being conducted in a balanced, multidimensional,
and results-oriented manner, with President Ilham Aliyev’s strong
political will and farsighted leadership at its core.
"The development of bilateral relations, active participation in
multilateral platforms, and consistent promotion of the peace
agenda are based on President Ilham Aliyev’s long-term strategic
vision, and this policy creates a reliable political and diplomatic
foundation that will further strengthen Azerbaijan’s position in
the coming years," the analyst added.
