Achieving economic development and establishing oneself as a regional power centre is not simply a matter of being located in a favourable geopolitical position. There are countries around the world whose geographical advantages have done little to help them overcome economic turbulence or realise their full potential.

The South Caucasus, once portrayed primarily as a conflict-ridden region, has faced similar challenges and has not always been able to make the most of its strategic advantages. Azerbaijan’s broad-based and increasingly proactive policy towards regional relations, however, has opened a new chapter. Today, the voice of the Caucasus can be heard not only in the West, but increasingly across the East and into Central Asia.

There is, of course, no extraordinary or magical force behind this transformation. Rather, it is the result of a consistent, pragmatic and carefully pursued policy over many years. Against this backdrop, Azerbaijan’s close ties with European and Asian countries, as well as with the Turkic-speaking states of Central Asia, are far from coincidental. They reflect a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s regional influence, expanding its economic partnerships and making full use of its position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

The Treaty on Allied Relations signed during Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan represents more than a new stage in Azerbaijan–Kyrgyzstan relations. It is also an important element of a broader geopolitical order taking shape between Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The significance of the agreement lies in its potential to extend beyond bilateral relations, creating new opportunities for the future of the Organisation of Turkic States, the development of the Middle Corridor and the transformation of Eurasia’s transport map.

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