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South Caucasus Agenda - August 2025

South Caucasus Agenda - August 2025
Mazahim Azimov

August 4, 2025

Speaker of Milli Majlis Addresses Inter-Parliamentary Forum Held on the Margins of UN Conference in Turkmenistan.

As part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. The Inter-Parliamentary Forum was held in the town of Awaza in Turkmenistan. After the opening ceremony, the Speaker of the Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, chaired the first session, speaking about the importance of the role of parliaments in the implementation of activities of the landlocked developing countries. The speaker touched on the necessity of cooperation at the interparliamentary level. The topics of green energy development, digital infrastructure, and the role of Azerbaijan in these issues were remarked upon by the speaker.

(millimeclis) 


August 5, 2025

Georgian PM highlights country’s strategic role at UN Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze participates and delivers a speech at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. In his speech, he touched on the role of Georgia in the corridor between East and West and other issues. Then he held a meeting with the officials of the participant countries.

(Georgiatoday)


August 6, 2025

Putin meets US envoy as Trump’s ultimatum nears deadline.

The meeting was held between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff. While the sides send signals regarding the war in Ukraine, according to the Russian side, the US administration has not issued any official statement yet.

(Georgiatoday)


August 7, 2025

Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan Deepen Ties within Push for Regional Cooperation.

On the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Turkmenistan, the meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow led to a new chapter in the relations between the two countries. The sides exchange views on the importance of maintaining regional peace and stability and expanding a secure and cooperative environment in the regions of the Caspian and South Caucasus. In his meeting with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Kobakhidze spoke about increasing regional cooperation in the various sectors, such as infrastructure development.

(Georgiatoday)


August 9, 2025

Joint Declaration signed on meeting between President of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister of Armenia held in Washington.

The Joint Declaration was signed by Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Donald Trump, President of the United States of America; and Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The declaration covered issues such as the opening of communications between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the connection between the main part of Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and other issues.

(president.az)


August 13, 2025

Georgia and Turkey strengthen strategic partnership in presidential meeting.

President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, made his official visit to Türkiye and met with the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In the meeting, sides spoke about cooperation between two countries bilaterally and via projects such as the Middle Corridor, oil, gas, and railways.

(Georgiatoday)


August 16, 2025

Highlights from the Trump–Putin Summit in Alaska: No Deal, Despite Optimism. 

During the meeting between USA President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In the meeting, the sides delivered a joint statement. The meeting was criticized for the absence of Ukraine and Europe leaders.

(Georgiatoday)


August 18, 2025

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Azerbaijan serves as a strategic bridge linking Central Asia and Europe.

In his address to the participants of the High-Level Meeting titled "Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Europe-Cooperation for Common Development," President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaks about the role of Azerbaijan as a link between Central Asia and Europe.

(Azertag)


August 19, 2025

Trump and European leaders chart path toward Ukraine peace after White House summit.

President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders. In this meeting, new developments were discussed, such as Article 5-Style Security Guarantees, Momentum Toward Triangular Diplomacy, Unified Western Front and Humanitarian Outreach, and others.

(Georgiatoday)


August 22, 2025

Working visit of Ilham Aliyev to Turkmenistan.

During the visit to Turkmenistan, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan held one-to-one and expanded meetings with the Chairman of Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. He participated in a high-level meeting between Turkmenistan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

(president.az)


August 27, 2025

Ilham Aliyev gave an interview to Al Arabiya TV channel.

During his interview, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev answered the questions on the various topics, such as the Joint Declaration, the role of Azerbaijan between East and West, and other issues.

(president.az)


August 28, 2025

Prime Minister: “The Constitution Is the Pillar of Georgia’s Sovereignty and Democratic Stability”.

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze addressed the nation during a special event at the Presidential Palace related to Constitution Day. In his address, he spoke about the 30-year timeline of the Constitution, today’s activities, and future goals.

(Georgiatoday)


August 29, 2025

Baku marks Türkiye’s Victory and Armed Forces Days

An official reception dedicated to the Turkish Victory Day and the Armed Forces Day held by Türkiye’s Embassy in Azerbaijan on August 29 in Baku. Officials from state and government, ambassadors, military attaches, representatives of international organizations and public figures participated in the event.

(Azertag)


August 31, 2025

Ilham Aliyev held a meeting in Tianjin with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

During the meeting, presidents speak about the relations between two countries, the expansion of the cooperation in various fields, supporting each other at the international level, and other issues.

(president.az)