Emin Mammadov Researcher - CESD Brief Assessment on the August Trilateral Meeting in

The focus of the discussions included the recent developments in the region and deepening the relations between both countries and the European Union. [...] As the peace process is hindered by several factors including the demonization of Azerbaijan and fascist ideology cultivated in the Armenian society over the period of historical occupation, the existence of awareness-raising campaigns and cooperation at the level of Civil Society Organizations can constitute a more stable environment between the sides that can positively affect the eventual peace. [...] The adoption of the “Joint Declaration” on the Southern Gas Corridor between the EU and Azerbaijan in Baku in 2011 constructed the basement of the further economic opportunities. [...] In other terms, the importance of the pipeline for the energy security of Europe has the potential to substantially increase if the talks on Turkmenistan’s participation in the project brings successful results. [...] The liberation of the occupied territories of Azerbaijan last year and the launch of the negotiations is likely to generate a way more positive political environment for the EU to play role with the regional countries.