South Caucasus peace paves way for deeper EU–Central Asia integration
The past week was filled with several noteworthy events, particularly for the region. One significant occasion was the international forum titled “Facing the New World Order,” which took place at ADA, where Azerbaijan conveyed important messages to the world. Additionally, the Antalya Diplomacy Forum held in Türkiye, the competitive efforts of Turkish states to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. However, there was another important moment that occurred towards the end of March, which I believe has been overlooked.
A preparatory meeting of foreign ministers on March 27 has set the stage for a significant recalibration of interregional ties. The declaration adopted following the meeting presents a forward-looking agenda, one that touches nearly every strategic sector — from economic growth and energy security to humanitarian cooperation and regional stability. On April 4, a declaration on the outcomes of the European Union–Central Asia Summit held in Samarkand was adopted. The document reflects the intention to elevate cooperation between the two regions to the level of strategic partnership, both on regional and global scales. The parties also expressed satisfaction with the progress made in this direction in recent times.
The document also states that the........
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