Today, in the “Business Morning” program on ARB24 TV, key geopolitical developments in the region and globally — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s recent official visit to China, prospects for China-Azerbaijan strategic cooperation, Armenia’s acquisition of new weapons from India, and the current stage of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks were discussed. The program also featured opinions on Azerbaijan’s relations with the European Union and Baku’s balanced foreign policy between global power centers.
Political analyst Ahmad Shahidov provided in-depth commentary on these topics, stating that Azerbaijan-China relations have entered a new phase and that this cooperation carries significant economic and political messages for the region. According to him, President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to China serves to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries, reaffirming Azerbaijan’s growing influence in the South Caucasus.
Ahmad Shahidov also addressed Armenia’s recent military procurement from India, emphasizing that this move could destabilize the region’s security balance. He noted that Armenia’s militarization and continued revanchist rhetoric undermine the peace process and increase the likelihood of renewed tensions.
Throughout the program, the expert evaluated the course of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace negotiations and ongoing diplomatic engagements, emphasizing that Azerbaijan has maintained a consistent and principled stance in the process. Ahmad Shahidov also highlighted Azerbaijan’s relations with the European Union, noting that Baku officials pursue a balanced and multi-vector foreign policy to safeguard national interests amid shifting global dynamics.
The political commentator concluded by underscoring Azerbaijan’s flexible diplomatic posture in this complex international environment and its steady efforts to secure peace and security in the region.
