Head of the Department of Political Sciences and Philosophy, Assoc. Prof. Orkhan Valiyev participated in the roundtable discussion on “Threats and Opportunities Created by Broad Geopolitical Realities for Azerbaijan-Türkiye Relations” on June 2, 2025.

At the opening, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the AIR Center Farid Shafiyev noted that the conceptual foundation of Azerbaijan-Türkiye relations was laid in the 1990s and that relations have been successfully developing for 30 years. In the first panel, moderated by Javid Valiyev, member of the Board of Directors of the AIR Center, it was stated that the relations between the two countries differ from traditional interstate relations based solely on interests, and that cooperation is based on brotherhood and friendship.

The second panel discussed regional power balances, new diplomatic initiatives and relations with global actors. Speaking at this panel discussion, Assoc. Prof. Orkhan Valiyev emphasized that against the backdrop of the changing system of international relations, Azerbaijan and Türkiye can protect their national interests only through mutual strategic support, and in this direction, diplomatic coordination, security cooperation and regional initiatives are of particular importance.

In conclusion, the roundtable participants stated that Azerbaijan-Türkiye relations are a model of alliance based on common national identity, historical ties and cultural factors, as well as real security and economic interests. Current geopolitical changes necessitate further strengthening of this model and its orientation to new areas.