RT
President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Azerbaijan can rightfully be described as historic. This marks the first time a Russian president has made an official state visit to this South Caucasian republic. The high status of this visit is a clear reflection of the current state of Russian-Azerbaijani relations, which are at an all-time high. Despite Azerbaijan not being a member of organizations such as the CSTO and EAEU, its relationship with Moscow remains robust.
A significant milestone in relations was the signing of the Declaration on Allied Interaction (the Moscow Declaration) on February 22, 2022, by the leaders of both countries, which, as Putin noted during his visit, is being successfully implemented. Azerbaijan is transitioning from being a strategic partner to becoming a strategic ally of Russia. This shift can be attributed in part to both countries’ shared commitment to establishing a new multipolar world, resulting in aligned positions on many issues within the current international agenda.
Increasingly, voices in Georgia are calling for the normalization of relations with Russia, looking to Azerbaijan’s experience under Aliyev’s leadership, which has embraced pragmatism in its dealings with neighbors such as Russia, Iran, and Turkey – thus establishing them as close partners. In essence, Baku’s approach has influenced Tbilisi, which in recent years has opted for a more consistent strategy rather than indulging in hysteria and Russophobia – tendencies that some post-Soviet republics have exploited.
This sets the stage for a compelling geopolitical landscape in the strategically significant South Caucasus region, which holds particular interest for Russia due to its historical and national dimensions.
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