This forum marks the 30th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s involvement in NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” (PfP) framework, TuraNews.kz reports citing Kazinform.
During the discussions, participants examined Azerbaijan’s significant role in securing Europe’s energy supply, analyzing potential risks to vital energy infrastructure, as well as the challenges posed by climate change.
Anar Mutallimov, head of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry’s department, highlighted the enduring and multifaceted relationship between Azerbaijan and NATO. “Azerbaijan maintains a steady political dialogue and broadens its cooperation with NATO on various regional and global security matters,” Mutallimov remarked. This partnership encompasses not only military efforts but also initiatives in areas such as security sector reform, science, environmental protection, humanitarian demining, gender issues in peace and security, public diplomacy, and energy security.
Mutallimov further emphasized Azerbaijan’s pivotal role in supporting the Euro-Atlantic region’s energy security, citing the country’s advanced infrastructure and expanding gas resources, which are increasingly relevant in today’s geopolitical climate. Azerbaijan, he noted, aims to balance its role as a reliable energy supplier with climate commitments through projects like green energy corridors and regional energy cooperation.
The foundation for Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation lies in the PfP Framework Document signed in 1994, fostering political dialogue, peacekeeping collaboration, and responses to emerging security threats. The event was attended by representatives from NATO’s Climate and Energy Security Sector, delegates from NATO member and partner nations, as well as Azerbaijani academic experts in the field.
