BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 2. Azerbaijan's
joining the Board of Peace signals the country's rising global
influence, political analyst Azer Garayev told Trend.


"The signing of the Board of Peace Charter in Davos on January
22, 2026, is an important milestone in the new architecture of
global politics. The signing of this document by the President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, is another confirmation of
the country's growing weight in the system of international
relations, its image as a reliable partner, and its role moving
from a regional actor to a global player.


The Board of Peace initiative aims to unite states, political
leaders, and strategic partners from different regions of the world
on one platform, promoting global security, conflict prevention,
and political dialogue. In the modern world, against the backdrop
of wars, regional crises, tensions around energy and transport
routes, the creation of such a platform arises from an objective
necessity. Unlike classical international organizations, this
organization is built on flexible decision-making, political trust,
and mutual obligations. That is, the main issue here is not only
formal membership but also a strategic partnership based on mutual
trust. It is in this context that Azerbaijan's entry into the Board
of Peace is of particular importance," the analyst stated.


According to him, over the past 20 years, Azerbaijan has pursued
a balanced and predictable line, which is rarely seen in foreign
policy. Baku has also been able to develop cooperation with the
European Union, the U.S., Russia, China, the Islamic world, and the
Turkic states in parallel. This is a diplomatic skill that very few
countries have in an era of intensifying competition between great
powers.


"First, commitment to its obligations in the energy sector.
Azerbaijan has become a country that plays an important role in
Europe's energy security. Huge infrastructure projects such as the
Southern Gas Corridor project, TANAP, and TAP have proven that
Azerbaijan is a partner that keeps its promises. Second,
reliability in the transit and transport sector. The
Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, the Middle Corridor, the Baku port, and
cargo routes passing through the Caspian Sea show that Azerbaijan
is an important link in the global logistics chain.


Third, consistency in security and regional stability issues.
Azerbaijan has created a new reality in the region after a 44-day
war and put the peace agenda at the forefront. Now Baku is becoming
a capital that talks not about conflicts, but about opening
communications and cooperation. Azerbaijan is now taking an active
role not only in classic platforms such as the UN and the
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), but also in newly emerging and
future-shaping international initiatives.


During its chairmanship of the NAM, Baku has actually revived
this organization, turning it into a real platform for discussing
global problems. International summits were held at the initiative
of Azerbaijan during the pandemic. The provision of humanitarian
aid to countries affected by the conflict and calls for fair global
distribution demonstrated Baku's sense of global responsibility.
Joining the Board of Peace is a logical continuation of this line.
Azerbaijan is already a country that influences the formation of
global processes," he noted.


The analyst highlighted that Azerbaijan's entry into the Board
of Peace also opens up new opportunities for the region.


"The South Caucasus has been known for many years as a place of
conflict and instability. Now, Azerbaijan is presenting this region
as a zone of cooperation, transport, energy, and peace.
Participation in the Board of Peace allows Baku to more effectively
promote its regional initiatives on a global platform. The Zangezur
corridor, the Middle Corridor, and the Black Sea-Caspian
connections are no longer just regional projects but are part of
the international agenda. Besides, this step further strengthens
the status of Azerbaijan as a country pursuing an independent
policy.


Baku is not an outpost of any bloc but a reliable partner for
all major power centers. The most valuable capital in international
politics is trust. Azerbaijan has formed this capital over the
years. Baku's positions are based on pragmatism rather than harsh
rhetoric and calculated decisions rather than emotions. This makes
it a predictable partner," he explained.


Garayev emphasized that platforms such as the Board of Peace
need precisely such countries—states that stand behind their word,
ensure internal stability, and act responsibly in foreign
policy.


"Azerbaijan's signing of the Board of Peace Charter is not just
a diplomatic event. This is an official confirmation of the trust,
authority, and strategic weight that the country has gained in the
international system. Azerbaijan is no longer just a regional
leader but an actor participating in the formation of the global
peace and security architecture. This signature in Davos is a
harbinger of Baku's future presence on larger diplomatic,
political, and economic platforms. The inclusion of a reliable
partner like Azerbaijan in the Board of Peace will be one of the
main factors increasing the future effectiveness of this
institution itself," the analyst added.


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