On 2 August 2025, i.e, today, in the Turkish city of Kilis, a moment of quiet historic significance unfolded: Azerbaijani natural gas began flowing to war-scarred Syria via Turkish territory. It was not merely the start of a commercial transaction, but the unveiling of a new phase in regional energy diplomacy, one that could have profound implications for Syria’s recovery, for energy security in the Middle East, and for Azerbaijan’s rising global role as a strategic energy player.

The event drew government officials from Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Syria, and Qatar. But beyond protocol and ceremony, this development signals something far more ambitious: a bridge between the South Caucasus and the Levant, built not of concrete or steel, but of trust, energy, and mutual interest.

According to Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, who also chairs the Supervisory Board of SOCAR, the gas export operation was a direct result of the understandings reached between President Ilham Aliyev and Syria’s transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa during bilateral meetings in Antalya (April) and Baku (July). The speed at which the project materialised speaks volumes about the alignment of intent between Baku and Ankara, and their shared commitment to regional reconstruction and resilience.

In a region defined in recent years more by disintegration than cooperation, this project carries geopolitical weight. It proves that Azerbaijan and Turkiye are........

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