Hikmet Hajiyev: Azerbaijan possesses a multiple geopolitical identity
Antalya, April 17, AZERTAC
“Just a few years ago, the region was fragmented by borders, lines of contact, and conflicts. Today, real peace prevails in the South Caucasus, and Azerbaijan remains committed to strengthening it. We have demonstrated both political determination and diplomatic courage in this effort. Though it may sound simple, it carries profound significance. Historically, the Caucasus has never fully experienced peace, and we are now shaping that reality. We cannot deny the past—that would be unrealistic. We have had a difficult history, but we are moving forward, leaving it behind,” said Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, in his remarks at the “South Caucasus: A Strategic Hub in the Making” held as part of the ADF2026.
He noted that Azerbaijan is not only a South Caucasus country but a state with a multiple geopolitical identity.
“On the one hand, we are an integral part of the South Caucasus; on the other, our ethnic, historical, and cultural ties with Central Asia position us within that broader space. We also play an active role in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which is emerging as a key platform for geopolitical cooperation. Moreover, our geographical proximity to the Middle East enables further cooperation in that direction. The Azerbaijan–Türkiye–Syria cooperation serves as a vivid example,” Hikmet Hajiyev emphasized.
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