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Azerbaijan's shifting stance and India's geopolitical influence
Shift in Azerbaijan’s Stance
A Change in Tone: Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev, has notably altered his approach toward Armenia. While Azerbaijan previously threatened Armenia—backed by military support from Turkey and Pakistan—it has now softened its position.
The Influence of Indian Weapons
Initial Reactions: When India first provided Armenia with the Pinaka rocket launcher system for self-defense, President Aliyev dismissed the move, claiming Indian weaponry would not be enough to save Armenia. India chose to remain silent and consistently continued its defense supplies.
The Military Parade: For the first time in 20 years, Armenia held a major military parade showcasing its defensive strength. The parade featured a heavy presence of Indian-supplied military hardware, including Pinaka rocket systems, Akash air defense systems, radar systems, and artillery guns.
New Geopolitical Alignments
Diplomatic Support: Beyond direct military aid, the report notes that India's diplomatic influence has helped bring Israel closer to Armenia. It mentions developments regarding Israel's potential formal recognition of the historical Armenian genocide and its growing solidarity with the nation.
President Ilham Aliyev's Statement
The video concludes by playing a direct statement from President Aliyev, confirming a major policy shift:
"Azerbaijan lifted all the restrictions on transit of goods through its territory to Armenia. We also started to supply with critical fuel, particularly gasoline, diesel. So we are demonstrating that for us, peace is something we can already touch, we can feel it, and we are learning to live in peace."
A Change in Tone: Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev, has notably altered his approach toward Armenia. While Azerbaijan previously threatened Armenia—backed by military support from Turkey and Pakistan—it has now softened its position.
The Influence of Indian Weapons
Initial Reactions: When India first provided Armenia with the Pinaka rocket launcher system for self-defense, President Aliyev dismissed the move, claiming Indian weaponry would not be enough to save Armenia. India chose to remain silent and consistently continued its defense supplies.
The Military Parade: For the first time in 20 years, Armenia held a major military parade showcasing its defensive strength. The parade featured a heavy presence of Indian-supplied military hardware, including Pinaka rocket systems, Akash air defense systems, radar systems, and artillery guns.
New Geopolitical Alignments
Diplomatic Support: Beyond direct military aid, the report notes that India's diplomatic influence has helped bring Israel closer to Armenia. It mentions developments regarding Israel's potential formal recognition of the historical Armenian genocide and its growing solidarity with the nation.
President Ilham Aliyev's Statement
The video concludes by playing a direct statement from President Aliyev, confirming a major policy shift:
"Azerbaijan lifted all the restrictions on transit of goods through its territory to Armenia. We also started to supply with critical fuel, particularly gasoline, diesel. So we are demonstrating that for us, peace is something we can already touch, we can feel it, and we are learning to live in peace."