BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 23. President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev successfully defends the
country's interests on the world stage, Senior Research Fellow at
the Center for post-Soviet Studies of the National Research
Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) of
the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ph.D. in History Stanislav
Pritchin told Trend.
"Azerbaijan stands out as one of the few post-Soviet states
successfully pursuing a balanced and complex foreign policy. The
country adeptly defends its interests, interacting with major
global players. An example of the country's firm stance is
Azerbaijan's resolute response to statements from representatives
of the US State Department," he emphasized.
According to Pritchin, this is a demonstrative precedent that shows Azerbaijan's ability to defend its position, sometimes through assertive statements.
"Azerbaijan's steadfastness eventually compels the US to seek opportunities to restore contacts and reconsider its decisions, despite the global influence of this country," the expert said.
Pritchin noted that Azerbaijan is conducting a highly balanced foreign policy.
He added that due to this balanced approach, the country successfully maintains and develops strong relationships with key players in the region, as well as with Asian and European partners.
The expert also emphasized the importance of active
participation by Azerbaijani citizens in the upcoming presidential
election.
It's challenging to overestimate the significance of the upcoming
election, as they will cover the entire territory of the country
for the first time, concluded Pritchin.
On December 7, 2023, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on holding an extraordinary presidential election in the country on February 7, 2024.
The Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan (CEC) on Dec. 19 approved the candidacy of Ilham Aliyev, nominated by the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), for participation in the extraordinary presidential election.
Azerbaijan has registered seven candidates to run in the extraordinary presidential election.