Azerbaijan Hosts International Conference on Peacebuilding in South Caucasus

Shusha: To the participants of the international conference themed 'Regional Contribution to Global Security: Peacebuilding in the South Caucasus', a warm welcome is extended as the event unfolds in the historic city of Shusha. This prestigious event has been organized since 2022 and continues to grow in importance amid complex geopolitical dynamics. According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the conference serves as a significant component of Azerbaijan's initiative to foster regional peace and stability. The increase in participant numbers year-on-year inspires confidence in its potential contributions to common security and international cooperation. Azerbaijan, having regained its independence after years of occupation and international threats, remains committed to ensuring territorial integrity and fostering friendly ties globally. Through pivotal events such as the 2020 Patriotic War and the 2023 anti-terrorist operation, Azerbaijan has liberated its lands from Armenian occupation and restored soverei gnty. The country is pursuing a resolute policy towards lasting peace and stability in the region, exemplified by the signing of a Joint Declaration with Armenia in Washington last year, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. The Zangezur Corridor, currently being implemented, aims to connect Azerbaijan's mainland with its Nakhchivan region and will become a key segment of the Middle Corridor. In alignment with its humanitarian initiatives, Azerbaijan has declared 2026 as the 'Year of Urban Planning and Architecture' and will host the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum in Baku. The forum will highlight advanced infrastructure and urban planning in the liberated Garabagh and East Zangezur Economic Regions, where dignified living conditions have been established for over 85,000 Azerbaijani citizens. As a proponent of a just world order, Azerbaijan is working to transform the region and Eurasia into a reliable space for cooperation. The collaboration with friendly and brotherly countries, especially within the Turkic world, marks a significant step in international cooperation, positioning the Turkic World as a major geopolitical power center of the 21st century. The conference, organized by the New Azerbaijan Party on the occasion of National Salvation Day and the anniversary of the Shusha Declaration, aims to preserve sustainable cooperation among participating countries, reinforcing mutual trust. It is hoped that this conference will serve as a flexible mechanism, contributing to peace and prosperity for all involved nations.