Azerbaijan’s foreign policy has grown stronger following the victory achieved in Karabakh, APA-Economics reports, citing a report by Fitch Solutions, a company within the Fitch Group.
It is noted that Azerbaijan, which previously pursued a multi-vector approach, will henceforth seek to increase its influence in the South Caucasus region, particularly in terms of control over trade routes.
The report states that Azerbaijan’s foreign policy will continue along a multi-vector line that maintains a balance between strategic independence and pragmatic partnerships: “Although the Karabakh conflict has historically played an important role in shaping the country’s alliances, in recent years official Baku has focused on diversifying its diplomatic and economic relations beyond traditional partners. Relations with Türkiye have deepened significantly on the basis of shared ethnic and cultural ties and have been reinforced through military cooperation. At the same time, Azerbaijan has strengthened its position as one of Europe’s key energy suppliers by leveraging its role in the Southern Gas Corridor, thereby increasing its geopolitical significance. This energy diplomacy, against the backdrop of Europe’s efforts to diversify its gas supplies, has facilitated the strengthening of relations between official Baku and the European Union.”
Looking ahead, Fitch Solutions believes that Azerbaijan will seek to preserve its sovereignty amid a changing regional order, consolidate the positions it has gained in the post-conflict phase, and continue to pursue an independent and flexible foreign policy by utilizing its strategic geographic position and energy resources.
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