In a world increasingly defined by multipolarity and shifting alliances, Azerbaijan’s deepening ties with Latin America are not merely symbolic; they are strategic, calculated, and transformative. The recent flurry of diplomatic and economic activity, including high-level meetings in Brazil and Peru, marks a turning point in Baku’s foreign policy: a pivot toward regions that offer untapped potential, diversified partnerships, and long-term geopolitical dividends.

Earlier this week, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Məmmədov led a delegation to Lima, Peru, for the first round of political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries. This historic meeting, held with Peru’s Deputy Foreign Minister Félix Denegrí, commemorated 29 years of diplomatic relations and launched a new phase of strategic dialogue. But this was not an isolated event; it was part of a broader pattern of engagement that includes growing trade with Brazil, increased investment outreach, and a bold logistical move: the acquisition of handy-size vessels to facilitate fertilizer exports to Latin America.

Azerbaijan’s decision to purchase handy-size cargo ships is emblematic of its ambition to become a serious player in global trade logistics. These vessels, ideal for navigating smaller ports and regional routes, are now being deployed to transport fertilizers, one of Azerbaijan’s growing export commodities, to Latin American markets. This is not just about selling urea or ammonium nitrate; it’s about embedding Azerbaijan into the agricultural lifelines of countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.

Latin America, with its vast agricultural sector and increasing........

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