Russia and Azerbaijan Officially to Provide Military Assistance to Each Other Under New Declaration

Moscow and Baku will “suspend the activities of individuals and organizations directed against the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two countries.” This is stated in the declaration on the allied cooperation between the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan.

Regarding agreements on Nagorno-Karabakh, the document notes that the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan will continue to support the efforts of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and the President of the Russian Federation in implementing the provisions of the statements made on November 9/10, 2020, January 11, 2021, and November 26, 2021, which serve as the foundation for strengthening stability and security, unblocking all economic and transport links in the region, and regulating relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia.

According to the text of the declaration, the parties “cooperate in foreign political activities to ensure stability and security in the Caucasus and Caspian regions.” In addition, the declaration includes provisions related to cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and security threats.

It should be noted that the declaration on allied cooperation between the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan was signed today in Moscow by the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia after 4.5 hours of negotiations. The signing of the document is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states.