Tbilisi, August 7 – The upcoming trilateral meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the United States in Washington is being closely watched across the South Caucasus. Georgian political analyst and co-founder of the Center for Strategic Analysis, Valeri Chechelashvili, called the summit a potentially historic turning point for the entire region.
In comments to Report, Chechelashvili said the South Caucasus is experiencing a pivotal moment in its history, with significant expectations riding on the meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and U.S. President Donald Trump.
“The three leaders are working together to steer the South Caucasus out of Russia’s shadow. We are already seeing Moscow’s influence wane, and the region is moving toward greater stability,” he said.
Chechelashvili emphasized that the summit carries weight not only for Baku and Yerevan but for Tbilisi as well.
“I believe there is now a genuine opportunity to transform the South Caucasus from a zone of conflict and division into one of stability and integration. This is a positive opening for all three countries,” he noted.
The analyst also pointed to the United States’ growing engagement in the region, calling it a strategic shift.
“In the past, we questioned whether the South Caucasus was truly a priority in U.S. foreign policy. Today, we can say with confidence: yes, it is. Washington is investing serious resources in this direction,” Chechelashvili concluded.
