Baku: The influential Romanian newspaper Ultima Ora has published an article titled 'Azerbaijan-USA: 2025 Has Led to a Strategic Realignment in the South Caucasus,' declaring 2025 as a new phase in Azerbaijan-U.S. relations. The article assesses this year as a turning point, marked by strengthened ties, intensified dialogue, and broader cooperation between Baku and Washington.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the article notes that these changes are not only enhancing bilateral relations but are also impacting security and stability in the South Caucasus. The publication highlights Azerbaijan's foreign policy and regional influence, especially in the context of the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process and the opening of communications, which are creating new regional economic and political dynamics.

Further, the article portrays Azerbaijan as a crucial player in ensuring regional stability, with opportunities emerging for cooperation with the U.S. in areas such as energy security, transport, logistics, digital transformation, and investment. It also critiques Section 907 of the U.S. Freedom Support Act, describing it as outdated given the current peace efforts and dialogues that have transformed previous circumstances.

The publication concludes that the strategic realignment of Azerbaijan-U.S. relations in 2025 has significantly influenced the South Caucasus by shifting power dynamics, enhancing regional integration, and advancing the peace agenda. This trend is expected to be a key factor in shaping the region's future development trajectory.