During the last decade, Azerbaijan has become one of the most strategic post-Soviet states in the field of energy and regional security. Its geographic position, between Europe and Asia, is one of the reasons Azerbaijan has made stability the cornerstone of its foreign policy program. This year started on an impressive note for the South Caucasus state. The country took its seat on the United Nations Security Council, and in May, it joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). With its generous gas and oil reserves, Azerbaijan has worked to balance its foreign policy pursuits, both close to home and abroad. Nevertheless, in line with the country’s 2007 National Security Concept, Azerbaijan intends to contribute to international and regional security. At the UN General Assembly debate in late September, foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov reiterated Azerbaijan’s commitment to “continue to be in the forefront of international efforts” in working for a “stronger and more effective United Nations.”
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