Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia: so close yet so far
The last few days have served as a useful re-cap of the current reality in…
Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia: so close yet so far
The last few days have served as a useful re-cap of the current reality in the peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Various statements by each country’s Foreign Affairs Ministries suggest that the overall outlook on signing a peace treaty is perhaps more optimistic than ever before. However, as stated by President Ilham Aliyev during…
Armenia and Azerbaijan peace deal text finalised: what is next?
During the annual Global Baku Forum yesterday, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov made a long-awaited announcement: the text of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been finalized. Shortly after, the news was also confirmed by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This finalized draft is the 12th version of the agreement, following more than 15 rounds of…
Malaysian Ambassador pays visit to Topchubashov Center
On March 12, Malaysian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ahmad Kamrizamil, and Second Secretary of the Embassy, Nurul Ain Mohammad Fadhil visited Topchubashov Center and were hosted by Rusif Huseynov, the Center`s director, Gulkhanim Mammadova, Research Fellow, and Ulvi Gitaliyev, Research Intern. During the meeting parties discussed the regional developments and cooperation opportunities as well as other…
Rusif Huseynov speaks at session with Ibero-American diplomats
On March 11, Rusif Huseynov, Director of Topchubashov Center, sat down with diplomats from Ibero-American countries in Baku. Facilitated by the Mexican Embassy, the session was attended by the heads of diplomatic missions of Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Portugal in Azerbaijan. During the meeting, Rusif Huseynov delivered his remarks about the recent developments regarding Azerbaijan’s…
Dutch diplomats attend Topchubashov Center
On March 7, Dutch diplomats, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Baku Pauline Eizema, Military Attaché for Azerbaijan and Turkey Colonel P. (Perry) J.N. Somers attended Topchubashov Center and were hosted by the Center`s director Rusif Huseynov and Researcher Gulkhanim Mammadova. During the meeting the parties discussed the regional developments.
Azerbaijan is strengthening regional cooperation in the energy sphere
In a rapidly changing energy environment, where the oil and gas industries regularly face new challenges, countries are strengthening their cooperative ties and are developing closer cooperation in key areas. Azerbaijan, as a key player in the oil and gas markets, is developing such partnerships with its neighbours. Azerbaijan is broadening cooperation by not only…
Trial of separatists and responsibility of Armenia
An important trial process is currently underway in Azerbaijani courts concerning Armenia’s occupation and unlawful actions against Azerbaijan. Fifteen individuals are being tried for their illegal activities before and during the occupation of Azerbaijani lands. These individuals, who served as “presidents” and “ministers” of the illegal entity established in the occupied Azerbaijani territories, were arrested following…
Opinion: Baku Trials Expose Armenia’s Role in the Karabakh Conflict
The trials of former Armenian separatist leaders in Baku mark a long-overdue moment of accountability for decades of aggression, occupation, and destruction in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. The proceedings in the Baku Military Court are more than a legal exercise – they are a public affirmation of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty over its internationally recognized territory,…
AzerbaijanAzerbaijan-Türkiye partnership supports Nakhchivan’s energy security
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) is a landlocked exclave of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the early 1990s, Azerbaijan lost a direct land connection with its exclave amid the Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity. As a result, the people of Nakhchivan have been living under a blockade for almost 35 years. During Soviet times, all…
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement
Before President Trump was inaugurated on January 20, he labelled himself to be the mastermind of the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Still, former President Biden also emphasised his government’s role in brokering the deal. However, the Qataris and Egyptians played a pivotal part in the agreement by hosting and helping the conflicting parties with negotiations as well….