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Europe re-engages S Caucasus as Lithuania turns to Baku

Lithuania’s outreach to Baku reflects a broader European effort to re-engage with the South Caucasus not as a peripheral theatre of frozen conflicts, but as a region of growing strategic relevance.

Nation

Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss regional and international security

Jeyhun Bayramov welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, highlighting it as a significant step towards de-escalating tensions, strengthening stability, and improving the humanitarian situation.

Oil & Gas

Azeri Light crude prices drop sharply across key export hubs

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship “Azeri Light” crude has recorded a significant decline across major export points, reflecting broader volatility in global oil markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business

Middle East conflict hits regional economies

World Bank warns of slower growth in Central Asia and Europe amid Middle East turmoil.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

South Caucasus moves from isolation to integration with first trade steps

Recently, an intriguing statement emerged from Armenian official circles: Azerbaijan has expressed a potential interest in importing aluminum foil from Armenia. At first glance, the trade of a household staple like foil might seem trivial—a minor footnote in the grand ledger of international commerce. However, in the context of the South Caucasus, this development is a profound symbol of a shifting paradigm. It suggests that the long-standing barriers are finally thinning, replaced by the pragmatic language of trade and regional integration.