Azerbaijan steps onto Middle East stage to bridge new frontiers of peace [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan's Emergence in the Middle East Peace Process

Azerbaijan is emerging as a voice of balance and diplomacy in the Middle East, a region long marked by rivalry, ideology, and conflict.

With the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Azerbaijan's experience, consistency, and wisdom have positioned it as a respected actor in the region.

Historic Ceasefire and Peace Plan

In October 2025, Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, with negotiations held in Egypt and mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.

The negotiations resulted in a fragile but hopeful ceasefire.

President Ilham Aliyev's Role

President Ilham Aliyev's diplomatic manoeuvring and decades-long peacebuilding record in the South Caucasus have built Azerbaijan's credibility as a mediator.

Azerbaijan's emergence is a significant development in the shifting architecture of peace in the Middle East.

Author's summary: Azerbaijan emerges as a diplomatic force in the Middle East.

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AzerNews AzerNews — 2025-10-16

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