BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 10. The Baku Network
platform has released the latest episode of the analytical video
project “Dialogue with Tofig Abbasov,” Trend reports.
Mikhail Gusman, a distinguished journalist, radio and television
presenter, writer, public figure, and recipient of state honors
from Azerbaijan, Russia, Italy, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and
numerous international awards, was the distinguished guest of the
program.
In an insightful conversation with Tofig Abbasov, Gusman offered
a comprehensive assessment of the current geopolitical dynamics in
the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan’s pivotal role in shaping the
region's evolving architecture, and the significance of U.S. Vice
President Jay D. Vance's visit to the region.
Gusman underscored that the very presence of the U.S. Vice
President in the region signifies substantial strategic shifts.
“The visit of the Vice President of the United States to this
region carries immense significance. It signals that the
foundations for substantial and long-term processes are being laid
here,” Gusman remarked.
Reflecting on his past observations, Gusman recalled that many
years ago, he had witnessed internal party dynamics in the U.S.,
where it was already evident how deeply the Republican
administration valued the South Caucasus.
“U.S. President Donald Trump accurately predicted the direction
of American policy at that time. And President Ilham Aliyev
correctly determined the results of future elections and the nature
of bilateral relations,” Gusman noted.
He emphasized that the U.S. Vice President's visit to Baku is
direct confirmation of these predictions and a logical continuation
of the agreements reached earlier at the highest level.
Special attention was drawn to the meeting held on August 8 of
the previous year at the White House, which the guest identified as
the “starting point” for the new political reality emerging in the
region.
Commenting on the significance of Jay D. Vance’s visit, Mikhail
Gusman emphasized that the focus has now shifted to the practical
implementation of the agreements reached during previous
discussions.
“It is particularly noteworthy that the Vice President did not
come alone, but was accompanied by a full delegation. This
underscores that specific, substantive issues will be addressed and
signals that the United States intends to establish a significant
presence in the region,” Gusman remarked.
In discussing the strategic importance of the South Caucasus,
Gusman stated: “Today, this region serves as a critical juncture
for the global economic flow. From China to America, from Europe to
Iran, every nation recognizes its stakes in this area.”
He also placed particular emphasis on the Zangezur Corridor
project, which he described as one of the most significant
infrastructure initiatives of the 21st century.
Mikhail Gusman also highly appreciated Azerbaijan's role as an
initiator of regional peace and stability, emphasizing the humanity
of the victor's policy.
"The victor must be humane. Azerbaijan demonstrates this
consistently and fundamentally," he stated.
According to him, peace in the South Caucasus is irreversible:
“After Azerbaijan put an end to the conflict, peace came to the
region forever. Now the task is to learn to live in these
conditions.”
Concluding the discussion, Mikhail Gusman emphasized that
Azerbaijan is now dominated by pragmatists and rationalists who are
focused on the future.
“The time of marginal figures is passing. In Azerbaijan, the
main trends are set by people who think about the future of their
country,” he said.
