On March 14, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in an interview with Euronews, expressed disappointment over the deterioration of Azerbaijan-US relations under the previous US administration, attributing the decline to an unjust approach toward Azerbaijan’s national interests. He stated that Azerbaijan had been optimistic about rebuilding strong ties with the United States under Donald Trump’s administration.

Discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, Aliyev noted that even if hostilities cease, it does not guarantee the conflict will not reignite. He emphasized that global stability is unlikely in the coming months or years and pointed out that the 1994 ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia failed to prevent future conflicts, stressing that a peace agreement is essential for lasting stability.

Aliyev also highlighted that despite nearly five years since the Second Karabakh War, Azerbaijan and Armenia have yet to sign a peace agreement. While the current period is quiet and without casualties, he warned that true stability remains uncertain. He further stated that Karabakh is the only conflict that has been resolved based on international law and historical justice, and he claimed that the international community has accepted this resolution.

The Azerbaijani president underscored the importance of shielding the South Caucasus from external crises, noting that the region had historically been an area of confrontation. He called for inclusive security mechanisms to eliminate the threat of renewed military conflicts and emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence, as existed during Soviet times.