The Republic of Korea is closely following developments in the South Caucasus and the progress of the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, South Korean Ambassador to Azerbaijan Kang Kymgu said, Report informs.
Day: October 20, 2026
The Canadian province of Alberta has voted to remain part of the country in a non-binding referendum held on 19 October, rejecting a move towards independence. The result marks a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
However, analysts warn that Alberta’s separatist movement is unlikely to disappear, as longstanding disputes over energy policies and economic contributions continue to fuel tensions with Ottawa.
However, analysts warn that Alberta’s separatist movement is unlikely to disappear, as longstanding disputes over energy policies and economic contributions continue to fuel tensions with Ottawa.
Azerbaijan has been expanding its cooperation with Eastern countries over the past 6–10 years, which indicates a “pivot to the East” in the republic’s foreign policy, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations and Multiculturalism, said at the opening of the event “The Middle Corridor and its Prospects: The Future of Transport Links between Azerbaijan, South Korea, and Eurasia”, Report informs.
“Over the past six, and perhaps even ten years, we have been observing what I call a pivot to the East in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy. This is manifested in the country’s participation in international platforms and organizations,” he noted.
In this context, Shafiyev recalled the hosting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit in Azerbaijan on October 15, as well as the country’s participation in other international events.
Shafiyev also emphasized the growing importance of the Middle Corridor against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in the region.
“Amid the growing demand for stable and secure communication between Asia and Europe, this topic is particularly relevant. We see two military conflicts to the north and south of Azerbaijan that have not yet been resolved. At the same time, Azerbaijan and other countries located along the Middle Corridor offer stable transport connections,” he stated.