Baku: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has asserted that efforts to establish dividing lines in the Caucasus region are destined for failure. Addressing an international forum titled ‘Facing the New World Order’ at ADA University, President Aliyev emphasized Azerbaijan’s significant role as a strategic bridge connecting Central Asia and Europe. He highlighted the nation’s strategic partnerships with numerous countries, which reinforce its position as a key geographical, political, economic, and transportation hub.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev remarked on the geopolitical importance of Azerbaijan, underscoring that its location is essential and cannot be bypassed. He expressed concerns about certain European entities that might wish to isolate Azerbaijan from regional processes and attempt to create divisions within the Caucasus, especially the Southern Caucasus. However, he confidently stated that these attempts would not succeed.