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Europe Today: Brussels should Welcome Azerbaijan as it turns west

2026.01.30, 20:56
Europe Today: Brussels should Welcome Azerbaijan as it turns west

The "Europe Today" portal published an article on Azerbaijan-EU relations titled "Why Brussels Must Welcome Azerbaijan’s New Era"

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The article discusses the importance of relations between the European Union (EU) and Azerbaijan and the strategic and geographical importance of Azerbaijan, located on the outskirts of Europe.

The article specifically emphasizes the importance of Azerbaijan for Europe's energy security:

"Azerbaijan supplies crucial gas through the Southern Gas Corridor, helping Europe diversify away from reliance on traditional suppliers and offering a tangible contribution to European energy security."

The article also addresses Azerbaijan's concerns about the European Union:

"Baku’s diplomats have publicly criticised certain EU policy documents that appear to prioritise relations with Armenia in ways Baku perceives as skewed or “distorting post-conflict realities,” warning that such approaches could hamper EU–Azerbaijan relations. This clearly signals that Baku wants to be treated as a partner of equals — not a marginal actor in someone else’s strategic agenda."

In addition, the geographical importance of Azerbaijan was also touched upon:

"Azerbaijan, with its unique position as a crossroads between Europe and Central Asia, offers a strategic gateway in more than just name."

At the end of the article, it was stated that Azerbaijan's turn towards the West was not a coincidence, but a fundamental policy change:

"Azerbaijan’s post-conflict pivot westwards is not a fleeting moment but a structural shift. For Europe, it offers an opportunity to secure peace, prosperity and strategic influence in a region that has long served as a theatre for competing powers. Brussels would do well to embrace this new chapter with clarity, commitment and strategic vision."

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