BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 13. Parliamentary election may reshape Azerbaijan's role and impact in the region, Turkish professor Mehmet Yuce told the Independent Media Center 'Election2024', Trend reports.
He pointed out that the victory in the Second Karabakh War was a game-changer for Azerbaijan.
"Thanks to this victory, Azerbaijan liberated its territories, which were occupied by Armenia during and pror to the First Karabakh War, and fully restored its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Azerbaijan showed off its military might and displayed its true colors of strong leadership.
Through sheer determination and perseverance, the nation went from being a nation with occupied territories to one that emerged victorious. Foreign and domestic policies in Azerbaijan were reevaluated in light of this status shift.
Accordingly, presidential election was held first. In the February 7 presidential election, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was re-elected with a strong mandate, after which a new strategy was defined," he said.
The professor also mentioned that Azerbaijan is making great strides towards its goals, and emphasized the need for new parliamentary elections to ensure a level playing field and a legislative body that encompasses all corners of the country, including Karabakh.
He mentioned that the new parliament, with newly elected deputies, will steadily work towards achieving the country's new objectives.
"Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan will also have significant implications for regional politics. Azerbaijan is a key player in the South Caucasus.
A stable Azerbaijan can contribute to regional cooperation and facilitate the resolution of other regional conflicts. Ultimately, the parliamentary election could lead to significant changes both in Azerbaijan's domestic politics and in regional processes. These changes could have a serious impact on the future of the country and the overall political and economic situation in the South Caucasus," Yuce emphasized.
The Turkish professor also pointed out that, from the perspective of international relations, elections in a country that has restored its territorial integrity are especially important for strengthening international legitimacy and support for Karabakh.
"A democratic and transparent electoral process will enhance Azerbaijan's authority on the international stage and help attract foreign investment.
Moreover, the victory in Karabakh has altered the balance of power in the South Caucasus. In this context, the upcoming election will strengthen Azerbaijan's new position and have a positive impact on diplomatic relations in the region," he added.
To note, on June 28, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree dissolving the sixth convocation of the Azerbaijani Parliament and scheduling a snap election for September 1.
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