On January 20, a panel session titled "Defining Eurasia's Economic Identity" was held as part of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that President Ilham Aliyev participated in the event, which focused on the shifting geopolitical and economic landscape of the Caucasus and Central Asia.
The session, moderated by Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina, featured President Ilham Aliyev, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, and Ebru Ozdemir, Chairperson of Limak Holding. The discussions centered on infrastructure plans, emerging trade corridors, and the historic steps taken toward peace in the South Caucasus.
Addressing the audience, President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the significance of the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. "Last August, a historic achievement was reached as both sides initialed the peace agreement, ending more than three decades of war and bloodshed," the President stated. He emphasized that the document was initialed less than two years after the last major conflict, demonstrating strong political will. President Ilham Aliyev also noted that practical cooperation has already begun, with the first shipment of oil products sent from Azerbaijan to Armenia, leading to lower prices in the neighboring country.
President Ilham Aliyev further commented on the role of international institutions, noting that Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity and sovereignty independently after decades of ineffective international mediation. He highlighted that the peace agreement was initialed with the participation of US President Donald Trump, who signed the declaration as a witness. "We ended that war in the world's number one office," the President remarked, referring to the diplomatic support provided by the United States administration.
The World Economic Forum (WEF), held annually in Davos, Switzerland, serves as a premier global platform for political, business, and civil society leaders to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. Azerbaijan's participation in this year's forum underscores its growing role as a pivotal logistics and energy hub within the Middle Corridor, connecting East Asia with Europe through the South Caucasus.
During the panel, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan expressed his agreement with President Ilham Aliyev's vision for the future, noting that the current peace and stability are unprecedented. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praised President Ilham Aliyev as a "great leader" and emphasized the importance of the Caucasus as a bridge between Europe and Asia. Ebru Ozdemir of Limak Holding added that long-term stability and agreements like the Trans-Regional Infrastructure Power Project (TRIPP) are essential for attracting major investments to the region.
