Shusha: President Ilham Aliyev has emphasized Azerbaijan’s dedication to fostering peace and stability in the South Caucasus region. In his address to the participants of the international conference titled ‘Regional Contribution to Global Security: Peacebuilding in the South Caucasus’, held in Shusha, President Aliyev stated, “Our country is pursuing a resolute policy towards establishing and maintaining a lasting environment of peace and stability in the region.”
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev highlighted the impact of the Joint Declaration signed between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington last year. This declaration was witnessed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The initialing of the peace agreement has significantly altered the dynamics in the South Caucasus. President Aliyev also pointed out the strategic importance of the Zangezur Corridor, which is currently being implemented. This corridor will not only connect Azerbaijan’s mainland with its Nakhchivan region but will also serve as a crucial part of the Middle Corridor.
The conference in Shusha served as a platform for discussing how regional efforts can contribute to global security, with a specific focus on peacebuilding initiatives in the South Caucasus. The developments addressed by President Aliyev are seen as pivotal steps toward achieving long-term peace and stability in the area.